Prepare against Peter D Kemp
England · World #19,646 classical · FIDE ID 402222
When preparing against Peter D Kemp, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Peter D Kemp, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Peter D Kemp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter D Kemp 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 | 2,061 | 2,197 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,103 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 46 | 59 | 44 | 30.9% |
| As White | 72 | 25 | 30 | 17 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 77 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter D Kemp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter D Kemp's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 86.1% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kemp usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kemp usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kemp usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kemp usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kemp usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kemp usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 71.8% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 69.2% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
Peter D Kemp's chess games
All 149 games by Peter D Kemp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 46 wins, 59 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Richard Polaczek | 2,433 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A80 |
| Jan 1997 | Michael J Basman | 2,360 | Sutton Open | A00 |
| Feb 2003 | James T Sherwin | 2,323 | Portsmouth Open | D18 |
| Jan 2011 | Peter Richmond | 2,252 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | D08 |
| Mar 2013 | Pall A. Thorarinsson | 2,245 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Open | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,124 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,161 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,190 |
| Dieren Open | 1989 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| chT2a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| chT2b-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter D Kemp's chess games?
149 games by Peter D Kemp, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 D Kemp has played.
What does Peter D Kemp play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Peter D Kemp opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter D Kemp answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Peter D Kemp play as White?
As White, Peter D Kemp's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter D Kemp play as Black?
As Black, Peter D Kemp most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Peter D Kemp's FIDE rating?
Peter D Kemp is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Peter D Kemp played?
Our database contains 149 games by Peter D Kemp, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 59 draws, 44 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter D Kemp?
149 games by Peter D Kemp 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.