Richard Beesley
NZL · FIDE ID 4334981 · 4 tournament games since 2026
Standard
1549
#352 in NZL (active)
Rapid
1642
#328 in NZL (active)
Blitz
–
Unrated
Score
38%
1 W · 1 D · 2 L
Opp. avg
1775
Last 4 games
Last game
2026-07-19
NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026
Prep summary
Not enough games yet for a summary.
Based on 4 over-the-board games (4 classical). 2 with White (50%), 2 with Black (25%).
Openings as White
First move
| 1.e4 | 2 | 50% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Deferred | 1 | 0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted | 1 | 100% |
Openings as Black
Against 1.e4 (1 game)
| 1...d5 Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 50% |
Against 1.d4 (1 game)
| 1...Nf6 Indian Defense | 1 | 0% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0% |
| Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 50% |
Recent games
| Date | Opponent and event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | Chris Joel (1647) NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026 · classical | L |
| 2026-07-18 | Nic Preiss (1703) NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026 · classical | ½ |
| 2026-07-18 | Robert W Smith (2100) NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026 · classical | L |
| 2026-07-18 | Anthony Booth (1650) NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026 · classical | W |
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