Prepare against Peter G Large
IM · United Kingdom · World #12,207 classical · FIDE ID 400866
Our database contains 662 games by Peter G Large, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter G Large's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter G Large 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 | 2,138 | 2,342 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,335 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,335 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 662 | 285 | 137 | 240 | 43.1% |
| As White | 341 | 159 | 71 | 111 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 321 | 126 | 66 | 129 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter G Large's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter G Large's side.
First moves as White (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 68.9% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 87 | 25.5% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 4.1% | 60.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Large usually continues Nc3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Large usually continues d4 (72.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Large usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Large usually continues b3 (47.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Large usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Large usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 32.8% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 42 | 30.7% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 37 | 27.0% | 35.1% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 8.8% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 61.1% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 30.6% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Peter G Large's chess games
All 662 games by Peter G Large in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 285 wins, 137 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 26/10/12 | 54.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 40 | 15/6/19 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 38 | 17/2/19 | 44.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,560 | Oviedo Rapid 45 | B06 |
| Jan 1986 | Andras Adorjan | 2,560 | Hastings 8687 | B82 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Goldin | 2,542 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Jun 2022 | Marko Nenezic | 2,528 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Jan 1986 | Smbat Lputian | 2,520 | Hastings 8687 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 154 | 63.5 | 2,192 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters IM | 2023 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,232 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 24 | 16 | 2,317 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,337 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,274 |
| London Phillips&Drew Knights | 1984 | 14 | 10 | 2,503 |
| Hastings 8687 | 1986 | 13 | 4 | 2,350 |
| British CF-70 Championship | 1983 | 11 | 5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter G Large's chess games?
662 games by Peter G Large, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 G Large has played.
What does Peter G Large play on the first move as White?
Across 341 games with White in our database, Peter G Large opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter G Large answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Peter G Large play as White?
As White, Peter G Large's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (48 games, 54.2% win rate); Réti Opening (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (38 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 341 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter G Large play as Black?
As Black, Peter G Large most often plays: English Opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 321 games.
What is Peter G Large's FIDE rating?
Peter G Large is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Peter G Large played?
Our database contains 662 games by Peter G Large, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 137 draws, 240 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter G Large?
662 games by Peter G Large 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.