Prepare against Thomas Richter
DEU · World #60,767 classical · FIDE ID 24654000
When preparing against Thomas Richter, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 52 games by Thomas Richter, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 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 | 1,853 | 1,897 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,886 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 26.9% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 18.5% |
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 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 60.0% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Richter usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Richter usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Richter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Richter's chess games
All 52 games by Thomas Richter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Aug 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, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Martina Nobis | 1,943 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B09 |
| Jul 2011 | Jan Kluegel | 1,942 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B10 |
| Jul 2010 | Sven Assmus | 1,903 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B10 |
| Apr 2025 | Romeo Malchereck | 1,740 | HSK Easter Open | B20 |
| May 2026 | Martina Gerdts | 1,694 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| 14th Leipzig VfB Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,960 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,784 |
| 2nd Blankenese Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| 06th ch-Nuremberg Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,654 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 0607 | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,895 |
| Nuremberg Open 07th | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,932 |
Interactive opening tree from all 52 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Richter's chess games?
52 games by Thomas Richter, from Apr 2006 to Aug 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 25 games with White in our database, Thomas Richter opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Richter answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games).
What openings does Thomas Richter play as White?
As White, Thomas Richter's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Richter play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Richter most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Thomas Richter's FIDE rating?
Thomas Richter is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Thomas Richter played?
Our database contains 52 games by Thomas Richter, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Richter?
52 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.