Prepare against Peter Gsteu
Austria · World #27,031 classical · FIDE ID 1610406
When preparing against Peter Gsteu, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 88 games by Peter Gsteu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Gsteu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Gsteu 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 | 2,004 | 2,146 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 20 | 35 | 33 | 22.7% |
| As White | 50 | 14 | 23 | 13 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Gsteu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Gsteu's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 62.0% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 36.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Gsteu usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gsteu usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gsteu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gsteu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gsteu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gsteu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Peter Gsteu's chess games
All 88 games by Peter Gsteu 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, 35 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Harald Poettinger | 2,239 | chT2W-AUT 1314 | A41 |
| Feb 1998 | Wilfried Spiegel | 2,175 | chT3-AUT 9798 | D02 |
| Jan 2001 | Christof Tschohl | 2,150 | chT-AUT2W 0001 | A06 |
| Jan 1999 | Matthias Burschowsky | 2,145 | chT3-AUT 9899 | A29 |
| Nov 1998 | Johannes Sucher | 2,130 | chT3-AUT 9899 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,023 |
| chT2W-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,886 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 5 | 1,911 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-AUT2W 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,199 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 6 | 2,033 |
| chT-AUT 9900 | 1999 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Gsteu's chess games?
88 games by Peter Gsteu, 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 Gsteu has played.
What does Peter Gsteu play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Peter Gsteu opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Gsteu answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Peter Gsteu play as White?
As White, Peter Gsteu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Gsteu play as Black?
As Black, Peter Gsteu most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Peter Gsteu's FIDE rating?
Peter Gsteu is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Peter Gsteu played?
Our database contains 88 games by Peter Gsteu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 35 draws, 33 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Gsteu?
88 games by Peter Gsteu 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.