Prepare against Ruediger Richter
DEU · World #39,259 classical · FIDE ID 24610780
Our database contains 51 games by Ruediger Richter, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruediger Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruediger Richter 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 | 1,939 | 1,951 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,878 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 27.5% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruediger Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruediger Richter's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 38.0% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Richter usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Richter usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Richter usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Ruediger Richter's chess games
All 51 games by Ruediger Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Jul 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Peter Groeppel | 2,173 | Hamburg Junge Open | B11 |
| Aug 2016 | Markus Mock | 2,002 | 29th Kiel Open A | B26 |
| Jul 2007 | Jochen Schoettker | 1,939 | 5th Harburg-chC | C11 |
| Oct 2005 | Laura Fernandez | 1,902 | Hamburg Junge Open | A01 |
| Jul 2007 | Hubert Wegemund | 1,891 | 5th Harburg-chC | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| Kassel Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,064 |
| Sea Festival | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| Rostock Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,705 |
| 5th Harburg-chC | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-Harburg B 12th | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,740 |
| 1st Bad Schwartau Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruediger Richter's chess games?
51 games by Ruediger Richter, from Jan 2004 to Jul 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 Ruediger Richter has played.
What does Ruediger Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ruediger Richter opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruediger Richter answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ruediger Richter play as White?
As White, Ruediger Richter's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruediger Richter play as Black?
As Black, Ruediger Richter most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ruediger Richter's FIDE rating?
Ruediger Richter is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Ruediger Richter played?
Our database contains 51 games by Ruediger Richter, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruediger Richter?
51 games by Ruediger Richter 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.