Prepare against Peter Issing
DEU · World #16,672 classical · FIDE ID 4626044
When preparing against Peter Issing, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 416 games by Peter Issing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Issing's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Issing 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 | 2,088 | 2,291 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,097 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 416 | 176 | 130 | 110 | 42.3% |
| As White | 213 | 103 | 62 | 48 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 203 | 73 | 68 | 62 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Issing's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Issing's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 172 | 80.8% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 13.1% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Issing usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Issing usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Issing usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Issing usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Issing usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Issing usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 33.7% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 30 | 31.6% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 29 | 30.5% | 63.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 95.8% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
Peter Issing's chess games
All 416 games by Peter Issing 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: 176 wins, 130 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Alexandar G Panchenko | 2,490 | 11th Wuerzburg Open | A21 |
| Nov 2009 | Lev Gutman | 2,459 | Oberliga Nord W 0910 | D81 |
| Jan 1993 | Sergey Galdunts | 2,445 | 9th Wuerzburg Open | C91 |
| Mar 2002 | Igor Belov | 2,424 | Oberliga Nord W 0102 | A18 |
| Apr 2011 | Tobias Jugelt | 2,414 | ch-Bremen Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 58 | 40 | 2,144 |
| ch-Bremen | 2023 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,501 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| BL2-Nord 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Issing's chess games?
416 games by Peter Issing, 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 Issing has played.
What does Peter Issing play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Peter Issing opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Issing answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Issing play as White?
As White, Peter Issing's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Issing play as Black?
As Black, Peter Issing most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Peter Issing's FIDE rating?
Peter Issing is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Peter Issing played?
Our database contains 416 games by Peter Issing, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 130 draws, 110 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Issing?
416 games by Peter Issing 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.