Prepare against Rita Atkins
WIM · Hungary · World #28,315 classical · FIDE ID 408050
When preparing against Rita Atkins, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Rita Atkins, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rita Atkins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rita Atkins before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,996 | 2,176 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 82 | 69 | 65 | 38.0% |
| As White | 111 | 53 | 34 | 24 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 105 | 29 | 35 | 41 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rita Atkins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rita Atkins's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 64.9% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 36 | 32.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Atkins usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Atkins usually continues Nf3 (82.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Atkins usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Atkins usually continues Bg5 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Atkins usually continues Bf4 (68.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Atkins usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 67.8% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 20.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 63.3% | 36.8% |
| d6 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Rita Atkins's chess games
All 216 games by Rita Atkins in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 82 wins, 69 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Gyula Feher | 2,405 | 8th Budapest Spring Open | B89 |
| Jan 1992 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,390 | 8th Budapest Spring Open | C48 |
| Jan 1992 | Bela Lengyel | 2,380 | Balatonbereny Open | C48 |
| Jan 1993 | Dana Nutu Gajic | 2,355 | Timisoara zt-B w | B82 |
| Jan 1992 | Zsuzsa Veroci | 2,325 | 1st chT-EU w | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN w | 1992 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,243 |
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 26 | 13 | 2,265 |
| Budapest IM w | 1991 | 11 | 9 | 2,360 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 89th Hastings Masters Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,009 |
| Ingrid Larsen Memorial w | 1991 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,293 |
| Timisoara zt-B w | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rita Atkins's chess games?
216 games by Rita Atkins, from Apr 2003 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Rita Atkins has played.
What does Rita Atkins play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Rita Atkins opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rita Atkins answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Rita Atkins play as White?
As White, Rita Atkins's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rita Atkins play as Black?
As Black, Rita Atkins most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Rita Atkins's FIDE rating?
Rita Atkins is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Rita Atkins played?
Our database contains 216 games by Rita Atkins, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 69 draws, 65 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rita Atkins?
216 games by Rita Atkins reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.