2-20-2008 Richard competed in the 2008 February NCC Quads in Nashville. He scored 1 win with 2 losses. His rating dropped a bit to 1427.

2-10-2008 Played in the Under 1600 Section of the 2008 Nashville Open. He tied for sixth with 3 wins and two losses. Gaining 14 rating points, going to 1449.

1-20-2008  Competed in the Bishops section of the 2008 NTWO. He tied for 3rd with a score of 3 1/2 of 5. His rating went to 1436.