Prepare against Birgit Petri
WFM · DEU · World #36,506 classical · FIDE ID 4629175
When preparing against Birgit Petri, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 74 games by Birgit Petri, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Birgit Petri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Birgit 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 | 1,952 | 2,116 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 19 | 17 | 38 | 25.7% |
| As White | 39 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Birgit Petri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Birgit Petri's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Petri usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Petri usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Petri usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Petri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Birgit Petri's chess games
All 74 games by Birgit Petri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Varvara Anisheva | 2,132 | BL2 Ost 1112 w | B32 |
| Mar 2009 | Anna Juszczak | 2,057 | BL 0809 w | C05 |
| Sep 2013 | Helene Giss | 2,053 | ch-GER w rapid | C07 |
| Mar 2013 | Corinna Jacke | 2,034 | BL2 Ost 1213 w | B80 |
| Jun 2009 | Bettina Meyer | 2,028 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2011 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,994 |
| Chemnitzer Schach Cup | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| BL2 Ost 1112 w | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-GER w rapid | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| Hessenliga 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 1,927 |
| Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| BL 0910 w | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,914 |
| BL2 Ost 1213 w | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Birgit Petri's chess games?
74 games by Birgit Petri, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Birgit Petri has played.
What does Birgit Petri play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Birgit Petri opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Birgit Petri answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Birgit Petri play as White?
As White, Birgit Petri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Birgit Petri play as Black?
As Black, Birgit Petri most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Birgit Petri's FIDE rating?
Birgit Petri is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Birgit Petri played?
Our database contains 74 games by Birgit Petri, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Birgit Petri?
74 games by Birgit 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.