Prepare against Peter Grau
DNK · World #35,121 classical · FIDE ID 1406043
Our database contains 59 games by Peter Grau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Grau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Grau 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 | 1,958 | 2,158 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,057 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,025 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 33.9% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Grau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Grau's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 84.8% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Grau usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Grau usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Grau usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Grau usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Grau usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Grau usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Peter Grau's chess games
All 59 games by Peter Grau 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 2,080 | chT2-DEN Gr2 | B75 |
| Jun 2011 | Michael Nord | 1,974 | Odense Fynsmesterskabet | B52 |
| Oct 2018 | Carsten Pedersen | 1,969 | Skjold Burne Hillerod Open | D35 |
| Jun 2005 | Alessandra Sautto | 1,968 | Cattolica Open | B01 |
| Apr 2012 | Simon Pil Wilbrandt | 1,966 | ch-DEN qual1 | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense Fynsmesterskabet | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,043 |
| Cattolica Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| ch-Fyn | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Nordsjalland Weekend Gr 1 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,897 |
| ch-DEN qual1 | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,019 |
| ch-DEN 1A | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| Skjold Burne Hillerod Open | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Grau's chess games?
59 games by Peter Grau, 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 Grau has played.
What does Peter Grau play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Peter Grau opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Grau answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Peter Grau play as White?
As White, Peter Grau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Grau play as Black?
As Black, Peter Grau most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Peter Grau's FIDE rating?
Peter Grau is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Peter Grau played?
Our database contains 59 games by Peter Grau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Grau?
59 games by Peter Grau 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.