Prepare against Paul David Peglau
DEU · World #9,265 classical · FIDE ID 16290550
When preparing against Paul David Peglau, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 155 games by Paul David Peglau, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul David Peglau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul David Peglau 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 | 2,182 | 2,182 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,912 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 58 | 42 | 55 | 37.4% |
| As White | 75 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 28 | 17 | 35 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul David Peglau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul David Peglau's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 42.7% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 28.0% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 18.7% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 10.7% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 57.8% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Peglau usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Peglau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Peglau usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 61.9% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Peglau usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Peglau usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Peglau usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 33.9% | 31.6% |
| c6 | 17 | 30.4% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 19.6% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Paul David Peglau's chess games
All 155 games by Paul David Peglau in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 58 wins, 42 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Maurin Moeller | 2,301 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | A34 |
| Jul 2026 | Florian Stricker | 2,231 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | C54 |
| Mar 2025 | Ivan D. Kolmakov | 2,087 | 62nd World Juniors | A10 |
| Oct 2023 | Johannes Holzleithner | 2,080 | 69th Podbanske Tatra Cup | A36 |
| Mar 2025 | Iwan Cave | 2,066 | 62nd World Juniors | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 40 | 23.5 | 1,474 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 1,596 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 1,697 |
| 6th Prague Futures | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,661 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 1,971 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul David Peglau's chess games?
155 games by Paul David Peglau, from Sep 2019 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 Paul David Peglau has played.
What does Paul David Peglau play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Paul David Peglau opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul David Peglau answers 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Paul David Peglau play as White?
As White, Paul David Peglau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul David Peglau play as Black?
As Black, Paul David Peglau most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Paul David Peglau's FIDE rating?
Paul David Peglau is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Paul David Peglau played?
Our database contains 155 games by Paul David Peglau, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 42 draws, 55 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul David Peglau?
155 games by Paul David Peglau 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.