Prepare against Peter Donka
FM · Hungary · World #22,666 classical · FIDE ID 705101
When preparing against Peter Donka, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 411 games by Peter Donka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Donka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Donka 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 | 2,035 | 2,286 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,221 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,167 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 411 | 153 | 116 | 142 | 37.2% |
| As White | 215 | 92 | 64 | 59 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 196 | 61 | 52 | 83 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Donka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Donka's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 174 | 80.9% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 31 | 14.4% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Donka usually continues Bg5 (58.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Donka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Donka usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Donka usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Donka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Donka usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 40.4% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 20 | 22.5% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 20 | 22.5% | 22.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.9% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 52.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Peter Donka's chess games
All 411 games by Peter Donka 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: 153 wins, 116 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 47 | 22/13/12 | 46.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 17/10/10 | 45.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Albert Bokros | 2,470 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A47 |
| Jan 1995 | Sandor Kustar | 2,435 | chT-HUN 2 9495 | A45 |
| Jul 2004 | Adam Szeberenyi | 2,422 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A41 |
| Jan 1994 | Endre Vegh | 2,420 | chT-HUN 9394 | D06 |
| Jan 1997 | Juri Dovzik | 2,410 | Eger Agria Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,223 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2004 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-Debrecen | 1995 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,233 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,324 |
| Debrecen | 1998 | 15 | 11 | 2,371 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 13 | 6 | 2,227 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,410 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Donka's chess games?
411 games by Peter Donka, 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 Donka has played.
What does Peter Donka play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Peter Donka opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Donka answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Peter Donka play as White?
As White, Peter Donka's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Donka play as Black?
As Black, Peter Donka most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Peter Donka's FIDE rating?
Peter Donka is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Peter Donka played?
Our database contains 411 games by Peter Donka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 116 draws, 142 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Donka?
411 games by Peter Donka 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.