Prepare against Peter Abel
Slovakia · World #11,961 classical · FIDE ID 14902346
When preparing against Peter Abel, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 399 games by Peter Abel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Abel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Abel 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 | 2,142 | 2,231 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,294 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,237 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 135 | 174 | 90 | 33.8% |
| As White | 213 | 86 | 90 | 37 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 186 | 49 | 84 | 53 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Abel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Abel's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 190 | 89.2% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 5.2% | 36.4% |
| f4 | 10 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nc3 (67.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nc3 (56.1% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Abel usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 95.6% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 93.5% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
Peter Abel's chess games
All 399 games by Peter Abel 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: 135 wins, 174 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 66 | 29/29/8 | 43.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 51 | 18/21/12 | 35.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 84 | 20/36/28 | 23.8% |
| B38 | English Opening | 23 | 4/12/7 | 17.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ladislav Salai | 2,435 | chT-SVK 9798 | A26 |
| Dec 2018 | Pavel Zpevak | 2,431 | Vlcnov Oharka Memorial | E65 |
| Oct 2023 | Dusan Schwarz | 2,310 | chT-SVK 1W 2324 | D63 |
| Jan 1998 | Peter Martiska | 2,280 | chT1W-SVK 9798 | D04 |
| Jan 1998 | Karol Motuz | 2,270 | chT1W-SVK 9798 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2005 | 27 | 17 | 2,249 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1992 | 20 | 10 | 2,301 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| chT2B-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 9 | 2,432 |
| chT2A-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| chT1W-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| chT1W-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,311 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Abel's chess games?
399 games by Peter Abel, 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 Peter Abel has played.
What does Peter Abel play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Peter Abel opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Abel answers 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter Abel play as White?
As White, Peter Abel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (66 games, 43.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (51 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Abel play as Black?
As Black, Peter Abel most often plays: Alekhine Defense (84 games, 23.8% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Peter Abel's FIDE rating?
Peter Abel is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (May 2022).
How many games has Peter Abel played?
Our database contains 399 games by Peter Abel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 174 draws, 90 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Abel?
399 games by Peter Abel 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.