Prepare against Peter Finn
CM · United Kingdom · World #9,625 classical · FIDE ID 432156
When preparing against Peter Finn, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Peter Finn, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter Finn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Finn 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 | 2,176 | 2,221 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,077 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,123 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 149 | 88 | 112 | 42.7% |
| As White | 170 | 75 | 45 | 50 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 179 | 74 | 43 | 62 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Finn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Finn's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 50.0% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 71 | 41.8% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Finn usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Finn usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Finn usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Finn usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Finn usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Finn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 76.3% | 63.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 17.1% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 78.7% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Peter Finn's chess games
All 349 games by Peter Finn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Sep 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: 149 wins, 88 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | John M Emms | 2,468 | ch-ENG Chessable | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | Joseph McPhillips | 2,388 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | E38 |
| Jan 2023 | Tom O'Gorman | 2,376 | Hastings Masters Open | A49 |
| Mar 2025 | Hussain Besou | 2,362 | 40th ChessOrg Open | B31 |
| May 2023 | Borna Derakhshani | 2,359 | ch-ENG Chessable | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,013 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,246 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,106 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| London Classic Masters | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,259 |
| 108th ch-GBR | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Finn's chess games?
349 games by Peter Finn, from Sep 2013 to Sep 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 Finn has played.
What does Peter Finn play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Peter Finn opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Finn answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Finn play as White?
As White, Peter Finn's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Finn play as Black?
As Black, Peter Finn most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Peter Finn's FIDE rating?
Peter Finn is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Peter Finn played?
Our database contains 349 games by Peter Finn, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 88 draws, 112 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Finn?
349 games by Peter Finn 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.