Prepare against Alexander Petri
DEU · World #12,705 classical · FIDE ID 24604950
When preparing against Alexander Petri, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Alexander Petri, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Petri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Petri before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,134 | 2,196 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 55 | 51 | 33 | 39.6% |
| As White | 73 | 34 | 25 | 14 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 66 | 21 | 26 | 19 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Petri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Petri's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 94.5% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Petri usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Petri usually continues Nf3 (80.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Petri usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Petri usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Petri usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 68.8% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 21.9% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 68.2% | 23.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Alexander Petri's chess games
All 139 games by Alexander Petri in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Nov 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 55 wins, 51 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,418 | 26th Kiel Open A | B12 |
| May 2004 | Mikhail Klenburg | 2,412 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | E61 |
| May 2004 | Milan Bjelajac | 2,370 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | A83 |
| Jan 2006 | Ullrich Krause | 2,272 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | A46 |
| Apr 2007 | Ferdinand Voelzke | 2,242 | ch-Schleswig Holstein M 62nd | E93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Vormeister | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| 19th Kiel Open A | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Meisterklasse | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 64th | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,215 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 62nd | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| Oberliga Nord N 1920 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Petri's chess games?
139 games by Alexander Petri, from Jul 2004 to Nov 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexander Petri has played.
What does Alexander Petri play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Alexander Petri opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Petri answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Petri play as White?
As White, Alexander Petri's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Petri play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Petri most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Alexander Petri's FIDE rating?
Alexander Petri is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Alexander Petri played?
Our database contains 139 games by Alexander Petri, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 51 draws, 33 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Petri?
139 games by Alexander Petri reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.