Men's Top 100 · #19
Richard Rapport
HUN
Rapport, Richard is ranked #19 in FIDE open with a rating of 2729. Celebrated for unconventional, hyper-creative openings and fearless attacking play that perplex even world-class opponents.
FIDE Rating
2729
World Rank
#19
Federation
HUN
Age
30 (1996)
About Richard Rapport
Richard Rapport is currently ranked #19 in the world FIDE classical chess rankings with a rating of 2729 , representing HUN. Born in 1996, Richard Rapport is 30 years old.
Rapport, Richard is ranked #19 in FIDE open with a rating of 2729. Celebrated for unconventional, hyper-creative openings and fearless attacking play that perplex even world-class opponents.
The classical FIDE rating of 2729 is calculated from over-the-board tournament games played in FIDE-rated events. Ratings are updated monthly on the FIDE rating list. A rating above 2700 is widely considered the threshold for super-grandmaster status, placing Richard Rapport among the strongest players in the world.
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Classical Rating
2729
FIDE list
World Rank
#19
Open list
Federation
HUN
FIDE registered
Data as of April 2026. Ratings update on the 1st of each month.
Career Highlights
- Known for wildly creative and unorthodox openings — regularly employing unusual systems to take opponents out of preparation.
- Peak FIDE rating of 2763 (2022).
- Switched federation from Hungary to Romania in 2022.
- Competed in the 2022 FIDE Candidates Tournament.
- Regarded as one of the most entertaining and original chess thinkers in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Richard Rapport known for unusual openings? ▾
Rapport routinely employs rare first moves and off-beat setups — such as 1.b3, the Budapest Gambit, or unusual King's Indian structures — to reach positions that are outside mainstream theoretical knowledge. This approach reflects deep original thinking rather than reliance on computer preparation.
Why did Richard Rapport switch from Hungary to Romania? ▾
Rapport switched federation in 2022 for personal reasons related to his relocation. The move was controversial in Hungary, where he had been the national top player, but he is eligible to represent Romania having met residency requirements.
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