Prepare against Thomas Richter
DEU · World #47,885 classical · FIDE ID 24641995
Our database contains 48 games by Thomas Richter, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Richter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 1,902 | 1,955 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Richter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Richter's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 50.0% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Richter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Richter's chess games
All 48 games by Thomas Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Wilfried Schroeder | 2,170 | 15th chT-GER Betriebe | D06 |
| Oct 2007 | Hermann Schulz | 1,869 | 15th Blankenburg Open A | D05 |
| Apr 2019 | Reinhold Steudner | 1,841 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | D01 |
| Oct 2017 | Lennart Christian Grabbel | 1,714 | 1st Blankenese Open | A28 |
| Oct 2015 | Reiner Basteck | 1,648 | 15th chT-GER Betriebe | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Leipzig VfB Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,692 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,973 |
| 15th Blankenburg Open A | 2007 | 6 | 1 | 1,751 |
| 1st Blankenese Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,683 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,502 |
| 15th chT-GER Betriebe | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,945 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Richter's chess games?
48 games by Thomas Richter, from Jul 2006 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 Thomas Richter has played.
What does Thomas Richter play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Thomas Richter opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Richter answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Thomas Richter play as White?
As White, Thomas Richter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Richter play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Richter most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Thomas Richter's FIDE rating?
Thomas Richter is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Thomas Richter played?
Our database contains 48 games by Thomas Richter, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Richter?
48 games by Thomas 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.