York-Weaving, Richard

Richard York-Weaving, a 32-year-old English FIDE Master, is rated 2320 — just 23 short of his peak of 2343 (Apr 2020, age 26) and sitting in the top 2% of English players, and in the top 2% worldwide. He has held steady between 2300 and 2350 for 9 years. 13 rated games in the past year (≈10/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 2025-26 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 3-4, 2025-26 4NCL Division 1 Rounds 1-2, and 3rd Cambridge International Open. He had 2 career breaks: 46 months (2020–2024, COVID-19 included) and 13 months (2024–2025). He reached English #52 in Sep 2025.

Previously known as Richard Weaving (until Sep 2019). Awarded FM in 2017 (age 23). Earned a IM norm at 2016/17 4NCL Division 1. At junior level, he reached #5, #6 and #6 nationally in U20, U18 and U16.