Prepare against Chris Peters
United Kingdom · World #130,995 classical · FIDE ID 1806084
When preparing against Chris Peters, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Chris Peters, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris Peters's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris 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 | 1,644 | 1,672 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,633 | 1,633 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 22 | 11 | 18 | 43.1% |
| As White | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris Peters's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris Peters's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 70.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 70.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Peters usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Peters usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Peters usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Peters usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Peters usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Peters usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Chris Peters's chess games
All 51 games by Chris Peters in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Ralf Kiryk | 1,914 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0001 | A11 |
| Mar 2001 | Alfons Schulz | 1,878 | Ruhrgebiet VK2 0001 | E98 |
| Jul 2025 | Andrew Powell | 1,705 | 20th South Wales Int | B40 |
| Jan 2020 | David J Williams | 1,651 | South Wales New Year Major | B46 |
| Apr 2018 | Marcell Vesz | 1,631 | ch-WLS Minor 64th | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,389 |
| ch-WLS Minor 64th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,530 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,624 |
| South Wales New Year Major Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,522 |
| South Wales New Year Major | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| South Wales Summer Major Open | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris Peters's chess games?
51 games by Chris Peters, from Feb 2023 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 Chris Peters has played.
What does Chris Peters play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Chris Peters opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris Peters answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chris Peters play as White?
As White, Chris Peters's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris Peters play as Black?
As Black, Chris Peters most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Chris Peters's FIDE rating?
Chris Peters is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess and 1,633 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,672 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Chris Peters played?
Our database contains 51 games by Chris Peters, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris Peters?
51 games by Chris 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.