Prepare against Peter Hurst
DEU · World #13,469 classical · FIDE ID 24633194
When preparing against Peter Hurst, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Peter Hurst, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Hurst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Hurst 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 | 2,123 | 2,226 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 78 | 61 | 64 | 38.4% |
| As White | 122 | 47 | 35 | 40 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 81 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Hurst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Hurst's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 91.0% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.4% | 22.2% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hurst usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hurst usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Hurst usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hurst usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Hurst usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Hurst usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 66.7% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Peter Hurst's chess games
All 203 games by Peter Hurst in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 78 wins, 61 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 14/7/9 | 46.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 28 | 16/9/3 | 57.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A95 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,315 | ch-Baden Seniors | A47 |
| Dec 1979 | Herbert Bastian | 2,310 | GER Cup-31 1979/80 Daehne Pokal | B25 |
| Jun 2012 | Wolfgang Schmidt | 2,249 | ch-Baden Seniors | B01 |
| Nov 2002 | Thomas Fischer | 2,227 | Baden VLS 0203 | A80 |
| Jun 2013 | Gottfried Schumacher | 2,225 | ch-Baden Seniors | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden Seniors | 2014 | 27 | 18 | 2,213 |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1981 | 19 | 6 | 2,115 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1970 | 17 | 10 | – |
| Baden VLS 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| Oberliga Baden 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,082 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Hurst's chess games?
203 games by Peter Hurst, from Jul 2006 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 Hurst has played.
What does Peter Hurst play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Peter Hurst opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.a4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Hurst answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Peter Hurst play as White?
As White, Peter Hurst's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Colle System (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Hurst play as Black?
As Black, Peter Hurst most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Peter Hurst's FIDE rating?
Peter Hurst is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Peter Hurst played?
Our database contains 203 games by Peter Hurst, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 61 draws, 64 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Hurst?
203 games by Peter Hurst 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.