Prepare against Ojars Petersons
LVA · World #98,318 classical · FIDE ID 11607769
When preparing against Ojars Petersons, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (70%).
Our database contains 64 games by Ojars Petersons, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ojars Petersons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ojars Petersons 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 | 1,734 | 1,852 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,945 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 16 | 15 | 33 | 25.0% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ojars Petersons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ojars Petersons's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 53.1% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 37.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Petersons usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Petersons usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Petersons usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Petersons usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Petersons usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Petersons usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Ojars Petersons's chess games
All 64 games by Ojars Petersons in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Owen S Phillips | 1,947 | 41st Guernsey Open | A00 |
| Nov 2016 | Geovanny Cesar | 1,942 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | A85 |
| Mar 2016 | Sigurdur Eiriksson | 1,933 | Reykjavik Open | A49 |
| Jul 2017 | Gintautas Petraitis | 1,925 | Panevezys Open B | C54 |
| Jul 2017 | Evaldas Slusnys | 1,920 | Panevezys Open B | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,805 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,635 |
| ch-LAT | 2018 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,654 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,882 |
| Panevezys Open B | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
| 2026 Latvian Championship Zemgale Regional Qualification Tournament | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,777 |
| 16th Marianske Lazne Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ojars Petersons's chess games?
64 games by Ojars Petersons, from Oct 2013 to Aug 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 Ojars Petersons has played.
What does Ojars Petersons play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ojars Petersons opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ojars Petersons answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ojars Petersons play as White?
As White, Ojars Petersons's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ojars Petersons play as Black?
As Black, Ojars Petersons most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ojars Petersons's FIDE rating?
Ojars Petersons is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Ojars Petersons played?
Our database contains 64 games by Ojars Petersons, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ojars Petersons?
64 games by Ojars Petersons 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.