Prepare against Peter Baran
Slovakia · World #51,066 classical · FIDE ID 14906082
Our database contains 111 games by Peter Baran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Baran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Baran 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 | 1,889 | 2,179 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,147 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,059 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 47 | 18 | 46 | 42.3% |
| As White | 57 | 23 | 8 | 26 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 54 | 24 | 10 | 20 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Baran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Baran's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 52.6% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 14.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.0% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Baran usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Baran usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Baran usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 23.3% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Baran usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Baran usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Baran usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 47.8% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Peter Baran's chess games
All 111 games by Peter Baran 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: 47 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Ryszard Kasperek | 2,280 | Krakow Open E | D00 |
| Jan 2001 | Peter Kral | 2,225 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | A50 |
| Jan 2002 | Martin Lednicky | 2,214 | chT3C-SVK 0203 | A11 |
| Jan 2007 | David Vichnar | 2,157 | chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | D53 |
| Jan 2000 | Jozef Hamornik | 2,115 | chT3C-SVK 9900 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 17th Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 1,883 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,881 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| chB-SVK Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,172 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
| chT3C-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Baran's chess games?
111 games by Peter Baran, 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 Baran has played.
What does Peter Baran play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Peter Baran opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Baran answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter Baran play as White?
As White, Peter Baran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Baran play as Black?
As Black, Peter Baran most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Peter Baran's FIDE rating?
Peter Baran is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Baran played?
Our database contains 111 games by Peter Baran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Baran?
111 games by Peter Baran 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.