Prepare against Peter Ellinger
DEU · World #58,986 classical · FIDE ID 4690095
When preparing against Peter Ellinger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Peter Ellinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Ellinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Ellinger 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 | 1,843 | 2,121 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Ellinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Ellinger's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Ellinger usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Peter Ellinger's chess games
All 70 games by Peter Ellinger 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: 28 wins, 25 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Bernhard Leiber | 2,190 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B19 |
| Mar 2012 | Roland Kottenhoff | 2,166 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | C55 |
| May 2014 | Antonio Loayza | 1,932 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | A03 |
| Mar 2013 | Ricardo Antoniacci | 1,887 | 29th Bad Woerishofen Open | B39 |
| Mar 2010 | Juergen Auterhoff | 1,879 | 26th Bad Woerishofen Open | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover Region | 2015 | 26 | 17 | 1,797 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| 17th GER Seniors Derby | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| Baltic Sea Blind Chess Cup | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,741 |
| Hannover Region-ch Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 26th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,098 |
| 25th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Ellinger's chess games?
70 games by Peter Ellinger, 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 Ellinger has played.
What does Peter Ellinger play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Peter Ellinger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Ellinger answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Ellinger play as White?
As White, Peter Ellinger's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Ellinger play as Black?
As Black, Peter Ellinger most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Peter Ellinger's FIDE rating?
Peter Ellinger is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Peter Ellinger played?
Our database contains 70 games by Peter Ellinger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 25 draws, 17 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Ellinger?
70 games by Peter Ellinger 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.