Prepare against Peter Fauland
Austria · World #8,988 classical · FIDE ID 1603817
Our database contains 147 games by Peter Fauland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Fauland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Fauland 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 | 2,186 | 2,289 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,237 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,246 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 40 | 56 | 51 | 27.2% |
| As White | 76 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 15 | 24 | 32 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Fauland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Fauland's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 61.8% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.1% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.5% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Fauland usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Fauland usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Fauland usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (85% of these games) — Fauland usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fauland usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Fauland usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 56.7% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Peter Fauland's chess games
All 147 games by Peter Fauland 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: 40 wins, 56 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Markus Wach | 2,398 | ch-AUT | B22 |
| Aug 2002 | Martin Neubauer | 2,393 | ch-AUT | B40 |
| Jul 2010 | Adolf Denk | 2,319 | ch-AUT | A45 |
| Jan 1993 | Razvan Todor | 2,305 | Werfen Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2002 | Heinrich Rolletschek | 2,262 | ch-AUT | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2017 | 34 | 17 | 2,252 |
| Graz Open | 2007 | 28 | 13 | 2,173 |
| Graz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 16th Graz Open A | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| Calvia U2300 Open B | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| 17th Graz Open A | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,132 |
| 1st Schilcherland Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,014 |
| ch-Graz A | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Fauland's chess games?
147 games by Peter Fauland, 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 Fauland has played.
What does Peter Fauland play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Peter Fauland opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Fauland answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Peter Fauland play as White?
As White, Peter Fauland's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Fauland play as Black?
As Black, Peter Fauland most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Peter Fauland's FIDE rating?
Peter Fauland is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Fauland played?
Our database contains 147 games by Peter Fauland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 56 draws, 51 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Fauland?
147 games by Peter Fauland 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.