Prepare against Peter Gelpke
IM · NLD · World #4,253 classical · FIDE ID 1000373
Our database contains 186 games by Peter Gelpke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Gelpke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Gelpke 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 | 2,296 | 2,367 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 66 | 61 | 59 | 35.5% |
| As White | 93 | 43 | 35 | 15 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 93 | 23 | 26 | 44 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Gelpke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Gelpke's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 95.7% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Gelpke usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gelpke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Gelpke usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gelpke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gelpke usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 63.6% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 33.3% | 22.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 55.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Peter Gelpke's chess games
All 186 games by Peter Gelpke 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: 66 wins, 61 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Gennadi Sosonko | 2,535 | chT-NED | D43 |
| Jan 1991 | Roberto Cifuentes Parada | 2,535 | Groningen Open | A42 |
| Jan 1994 | Friso Nijboer | 2,530 | chT-NED 9495 | E73 |
| Jan 1995 | Felix Izeta Txabarri | 2,515 | 2nd Linares Anibal Open | A43 |
| Jan 1992 | Joris Brenninkmeijer | 2,485 | Leeuwarden Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED | 1989 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-NED 41 | 1986 | 11 | 5 | 2,395 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,350 |
| Amstelveen | 1994 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,551 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1979 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-GER U20 International | 1980 | 9 | 5 | 2,244 |
| ch-NED Open 15 | 1984 | 8 | 6 | 2,560 |
| OHRA-B | 1984 | 8 | 4 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Gelpke's chess games?
186 games by Peter Gelpke, 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 Gelpke has played.
What does Peter Gelpke play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Peter Gelpke opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Gelpke answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Peter Gelpke play as White?
As White, Peter Gelpke's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Gelpke play as Black?
As Black, Peter Gelpke most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Peter Gelpke's FIDE rating?
Peter Gelpke is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (May 2014).
How many games has Peter Gelpke played?
Our database contains 186 games by Peter Gelpke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 61 draws, 59 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Gelpke?
186 games by Peter Gelpke 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.