Player Profile: Richard Rapport

Full Name: Richard Rapport Peak

FIDE Rating: 2776 (December 2022)

Active Since: 2008

Federation: Hungary

Richard Rapport is one of the most creative and unpredictable minds in current modern chess. Known for his extraordinary opening choices, dynamic play and artistic gameplay on the 64 squares. Rapport stands out in a world of deep theory and computer preparation. While many players stick to rigid and solid lines, Rapport often dives into rarely explored systems, seeking imbalance from the start. His games shows deep calculations and a great tactical vision truly a crowd favorite among chess enthusiasts.

Career Scorecard:

• Achieve GM title aged just 13, the youngest Hungarian to do so.

• Qualified for Candidates, 2022.

• World Championship Cycle Appearances: Runner-up, World Junior Championships

  
  

National Championships

• Hungarian Chess Champion (2017) Hungarian Youth Champion (U12, U14, U16)

Olympiad medals:

• Represented Hungary in three Chess Olympiads: 2014 (Tromsø), 2016 (Baku), and 2018 (Batumi).

Tournaments Won:

• Reykjavik Open 2014

• Tata Steel Challengers 2013

• Norway Chess 2022 (shared top score in classical segment)

Memorable Games:

1. vs. Wei Yi, Danzhou 2017: A chaotic, fireworks-filled game where Rapport played the rarely seen Nimzowitsch Defense and sacrificed material for long-term initiative - a modern masterpiece.

2. vs. Anish Giri, Norway Chess 2022: A precise positional crush using original preparation in the Ruy Lopez — a rare moment where creativity met cold precision.

3. vs. Magnus Carlsen, Wijk aan Zee 2017: Though he lost, his fearless approach and the complexity of the game made it one of the tournament’s highlights.