Prepare against Andreas Peters
FM · DEU · World #6,983 classical · FIDE ID 4618173
When preparing against Andreas Peters, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 236 games by Andreas Peters, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Peters's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Peters 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 | 2,225 | 2,325 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 80 | 86 | 68 | 33.9% |
| As White | 114 | 38 | 41 | 34 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 122 | 42 | 45 | 34 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Peters's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Peters's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 70.2% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.4% | 53.8% |
| e3 | 8 | 7.0% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 5 | 4.4% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Peters usually continues Nc3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Peters usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Peters usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Peters usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Peters usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Peters usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 77.2% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 90.9% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Andreas Peters's chess games
All 236 games by Andreas Peters in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 80 wins, 86 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Gennadi Ginsburg | 2,430 | BL2-Ost 9495 | C68 |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Schmidt | 2,405 | BL2-Ost 9192 | B09 |
| Jan 1996 | Lutz Espig | 2,395 | Oberliga Ost-B 9596 | B25 |
| May 1999 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,388 | Kleve Open | A48 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Scetinin | 2,350 | Mlada Boleslav Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen | 1997 | 18 | 12 | 2,355 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,778 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,431 |
| 04th Leipzig VfB Open | 1997 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,477 |
| BL2-Ost 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,281 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Peters's chess games?
236 games by Andreas Peters, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Andreas Peters has played.
What does Andreas Peters play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Andreas Peters opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Peters answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Andreas Peters play as White?
As White, Andreas Peters's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Peters play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Peters most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Andreas Peters's FIDE rating?
Andreas Peters is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Andreas Peters played?
Our database contains 236 games by Andreas Peters, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 86 draws, 68 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Peters?
236 games by Andreas Peters 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.