Prepare against Peter K Wells
GM · United Kingdom · World #3,653 classical · FIDE ID 400327
When preparing against Peter K Wells, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 25.3% over 75 games.
Our database contains 2,719 games by Peter K Wells, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter K Wells's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter K Wells 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 | 2,313 | 2,529 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,398 | 2,489 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,457 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,719 | 1,161 | 997 | 561 | 42.7% |
| As White | 1,365 | 651 | 471 | 243 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 1,354 | 510 | 526 | 318 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter K Wells's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter K Wells's side.
First moves as White (1,365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 891 | 65.3% | 65.5% |
| e4 | 227 | 16.6% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 220 | 16.1% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 27 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wells usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Wells usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wells usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (572 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 299 | 52.3% | 64.4% |
| e5 | 175 | 30.6% | 50.6% |
| c6 | 89 | 15.6% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (488 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 450 | 92.2% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 37 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Peter K Wells's chess games
All 2,719 games by Peter K Wells in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,161 wins, 997 draws, 561 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 154 | 70/62/22 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 109 | 47/41/21 | 43.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 107 | 48/39/20 | 44.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 71 | 28/27/16 | 39.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 64 | 26/29/9 | 40.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 62 | 40/14/8 | 64.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 61 | 29/23/9 | 47.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 58 | 33/12/13 | 56.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 47 | 22/21/4 | 46.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 22/12/8 | 52.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 142 | 59/56/27 | 41.5% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 78 | 32/31/15 | 41.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 75 | 25/30/20 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 75 | 19/34/22 | 25.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 72 | 24/22/26 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 70 | 18/38/14 | 25.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 57 | 16/28/13 | 28.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 52 | 21/22/9 | 40.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 16/18/16 | 32.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 50 | 16/23/11 | 32.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Alexei Shirov | 2,709 | Gibraltar Masters | A45 |
| Jun 2005 | Loek Van Wely | 2,687 | 6th ch-EU | D47 |
| Feb 2015 | Nigel D Short | 2,664 | 22nd Bunratty Masters Open | A70 |
| Jun 2001 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,655 | 2nd ch-EU | D24 |
| Apr 2017 | Nils Grandelius | 2,646 | BCF-chT1c 1617 (4NCL) Promotion pool | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF | 2024 | 42 | 25 | 2,440 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2009 | 39 | 29 | 2,551 |
| Antwerp Open | 1996 | 32 | 23 | 2,603 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 30 | 12 | 2,232 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 29 | 18 | 2,579 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,503 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 1994 | 25 | 12 | 2,426 |
| Portsmouth Open | 2006 | 24 | 19 | 2,547 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (30 games) · Daniel W Gormally (20 games) · Jon S Speelman (17 games) · John M Emms (16 games) · Keith C Arkell (16 games) · Michael Adams (15 games) · David W L Howell (13 games) · Peter J Sowray (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter K Wells's chess games?
2,719 games by Peter K Wells, from Apr 2003 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 Peter K Wells has played.
What does Peter K Wells play on the first move as White?
Across 1,365 games with White in our database, Peter K Wells opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter K Wells answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Peter K Wells play as White?
As White, Peter K Wells's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (154 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (109 games, 43.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (107 games, 44.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter K Wells play as Black?
As Black, Peter K Wells most often plays: Sicilian (142 games, 41.5% win rate); Indian Defense (78 games, 41.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (75 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,354 games.
What is Peter K Wells's FIDE rating?
Peter K Wells is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,398 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,529 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Peter K Wells played?
Our database contains 2,719 games by Peter K Wells, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,161 wins, 997 draws, 561 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter K Wells?
2,719 games by Peter K Wells 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.