Prepare against Horst Peleikis
DEU · World #44,488 classical · FIDE ID 24607878
When preparing against Horst Peleikis, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 359 games by Horst Peleikis, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Peleikis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Peleikis 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 | 1,916 | 2,115 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 142 | 133 | 84 | 39.6% |
| As White | 177 | 81 | 66 | 30 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 182 | 61 | 67 | 54 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Peleikis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Peleikis's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 91.0% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.2% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Peleikis usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Peleikis usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Peleikis usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Peleikis usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Peleikis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Peleikis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 94.9% | 49.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 92.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.6% | 60.0% |
Horst Peleikis's chess games
All 359 games by Horst Peleikis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 142 wins, 133 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Walter Rehe | 2,180 | 39th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors | C02 |
| Jun 2003 | Guenter Ahlberg | 2,149 | 6th ch-GER North Seniors | B19 |
| May 2015 | Knut Andersen | 2,133 | 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | E92 |
| Feb 2007 | Vidar Taksrud | 2,121 | 9th chT-EU Seniors | A39 |
| May 2016 | Rolf Hunold | 2,104 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,026 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,753 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,110 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Peleikis's chess games?
359 games by Horst Peleikis, from Jan 2004 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 Horst Peleikis has played.
What does Horst Peleikis play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Horst Peleikis opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Peleikis answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Horst Peleikis play as White?
As White, Horst Peleikis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Peleikis play as Black?
As Black, Horst Peleikis most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 27.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Horst Peleikis's FIDE rating?
Horst Peleikis is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Horst Peleikis played?
Our database contains 359 games by Horst Peleikis, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 133 draws, 84 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Peleikis?
359 games by Horst Peleikis 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.