Richard A BatesChess Games
Explore 1,098 Richard A Bates chess games from 1957 to 2026 in the CipherChess chess database. See Richard A Bates's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Richard A Bates plays most, and replay any Richard A Bates game move by move.
Richard A Bates's Opening Tree
Walk Richard A Bates's most-played openings move by move, straight from 1,098 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Richard A Bates most often plays d4 (500 games, 60% score). A typical continuation runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7.
As Black, Richard A Bates most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (255 games, 53% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About Richard A Bates's chess games
This page collects 1,098 Richard A Bates chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1957 to 2026. Use it to study how Richard A Bates handles both colours, which openings Richard A Bates returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Richard A Bates's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Richard A Bates over the board or online.
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Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Richard A Bates played?
The CipherChess database holds 1,098 chess games played by Richard A Bates, spanning 1957 to 2026, with a 427 win, 379 draw and 292 loss record.
What openings does Richard A Bates play?
Richard A Bates's most-played opening in the database is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation. As White, Richard A Bates most often opens d4 (500 games). As Black, Richard A Bates most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (255 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Richard A Bates's win rate?
Across 1,098 games, Richard A Bates scores 56% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 427 wins, 379 draws and 292 losses.