Prepare against Emery Peterson
DEU · World #9,283 classical · FIDE ID 4610920
Our database contains 237 games by Emery Peterson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emery Peterson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emery Peterson 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 | 2,181 | 2,204 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,236 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,289 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 71 | 84 | 82 | 30.0% |
| As White | 120 | 43 | 42 | 35 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 117 | 28 | 42 | 47 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emery Peterson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emery Peterson's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 64.2% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 42 | 35.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Peterson usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Peterson usually continues d4 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Peterson usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Peterson usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Peterson usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Peterson usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 92.7% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 48.6% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 40.0% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Emery Peterson's chess games
All 237 games by Emery Peterson 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: 71 wins, 84 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 1/1/12 | 7.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Alin Ardeleanu | 2,424 | Oberliga Sued W 0607 | A45 |
| Dec 2017 | Piotr Dobrowolski | 2,421 | ch-EU blitz | C01 |
| May 2024 | David Faerber | 2,411 | BL2-Sued Playoff 2 | C06 |
| Oct 2003 | Doru-Alexandru Ionescu | 2,388 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | C00 |
| Jun 1999 | Gagik Khechumyan | 2,372 | Budapest FS06 IM | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RLPF A | 1992 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-RLPF U20 | 1991 | 14 | 9 | 2,329 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,154 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-RLPF | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 10 | 5 | 2,320 |
| Budapest FS09 FM | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emery Peterson's chess games?
237 games by Emery Peterson, 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 Emery Peterson has played.
What does Emery Peterson play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Emery Peterson opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emery Peterson answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Emery Peterson play as White?
As White, Emery Peterson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emery Peterson play as Black?
As Black, Emery Peterson most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Emery Peterson's FIDE rating?
Emery Peterson is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Emery Peterson played?
Our database contains 237 games by Emery Peterson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 84 draws, 82 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emery Peterson?
237 games by Emery Peterson 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.