Prepare against Peter Holscher
NLD · World #28,235 classical · FIDE ID 1003224
When preparing against Peter Holscher, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Peter Holscher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Holscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Holscher 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 | 1,996 | 2,139 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,067 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 69 | 38 | 66 | 39.9% |
| As White | 86 | 40 | 19 | 27 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 87 | 29 | 19 | 39 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Holscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Holscher's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 83.7% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 15.1% | 46.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Holscher usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Holscher usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Holscher usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Holscher usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (31% of these games) — Holscher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (23% of these games) — Holscher usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 47.1% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 65.5% | 28.9% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Peter Holscher's chess games
All 173 games by Peter Holscher 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, 38 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Pieter Hopman | 2,215 | 10th Haarlem AKN Open | D27 |
| May 2011 | Bernd Baum | 2,201 | 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D77 |
| Oct 2005 | Jan Van der Veen | 2,196 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | E63 |
| Jul 2001 | Peter Doggers | 2,192 | 10th Haarlem AKN Open | B09 |
| Mar 2003 | Hans Hornung | 2,189 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,171 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
| 3rd Saarlouis Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Holscher's chess games?
173 games by Peter Holscher, 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 Holscher has played.
What does Peter Holscher play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Peter Holscher opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Holscher answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Peter Holscher play as White?
As White, Peter Holscher's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Holscher play as Black?
As Black, Peter Holscher most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Peter Holscher's FIDE rating?
Peter Holscher is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Peter Holscher played?
Our database contains 173 games by Peter Holscher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 38 draws, 66 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Holscher?
173 games by Peter Holscher 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.