Prepare against Peter Gilruth
Kenya · World #30,745 classical · FIDE ID 2004348
Our database contains 136 games by Peter Gilruth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Gilruth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Gilruth 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 | 1,981 | 2,249 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,146 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,111 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 69 | 24 | 43 | 50.7% |
| As White | 69 | 34 | 12 | 23 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 35 | 12 | 20 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Gilruth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Gilruth's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 40 | 58.0% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 20.3% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 13.0% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gilruth usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gilruth usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gilruth usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gilruth usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Gilruth usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Gilruth usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 62.5% | 66.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 37.5% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 64.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Peter Gilruth's chess games
All 136 games by Peter Gilruth 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: 69 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Fishbein | 2,550 | New York Open | E68 |
| Nov 2008 | Richard Polaczek | 2,419 | Olympiad-38 | D11 |
| Jan 1988 | Tom Ward | 2,330 | Grand Rapids-ch MI M/X | B15 |
| Aug 2004 | Igor Schneider | 2,266 | Atlantic Open 35th | D47 |
| Sep 2010 | Erikson Roberto Mau Soares | 2,252 | Olympiad-39 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 1,890 |
| Mombasa zt 4.2 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Northrift Open | 2012 | 6 | 6 | 2,532 |
| 6th Nairobi Capablanca Cup | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Gilruth's chess games?
136 games by Peter Gilruth, 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 Gilruth has played.
What does Peter Gilruth play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Peter Gilruth opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Gilruth answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Peter Gilruth play as White?
As White, Peter Gilruth's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Gilruth play as Black?
As Black, Peter Gilruth most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Peter Gilruth's FIDE rating?
Peter Gilruth is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Peter Gilruth played?
Our database contains 136 games by Peter Gilruth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Gilruth?
136 games by Peter Gilruth 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.