Prepare against Peter J E Ackley
United Kingdom · World #39,496 classical · FIDE ID 414824
Our database contains 400 games by Peter J E Ackley, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter J E Ackley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter J E Ackley 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 | 1,937 | 2,139 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,010 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 92 | 215 | 93 | 23.0% |
| As White | 192 | 48 | 107 | 37 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 208 | 44 | 108 | 56 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter J E Ackley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter J E Ackley's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 61 | 31.8% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 54 | 28.1% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 17.2% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 19 | 9.9% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.6% | 35.7% |
| d3 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 32% of White games, 51.6% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ackley usually continues Bg2 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ackley usually continues Bg2 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Ackley usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 54.6% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ackley usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ackley usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ackley usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 34 | 35.1% | 45.6% |
| e6 | 31 | 32.0% | 51.6% |
| d6 | 25 | 25.8% | 46.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 32 | 41.6% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 22 | 28.6% | 38.6% |
| g6 | 20 | 26.0% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Peter J E Ackley's chess games
All 400 games by Peter J E Ackley in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Aug 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: 92 wins, 215 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 44 | 10/24/10 | 22.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 7/12/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 19 | 5/12/2 | 26.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 13/32/14 | 22.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 5/16/12 | 15.2% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 2/9/8 | 10.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Jochen Wittmann | 2,215 | chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | A03 |
| Nov 2006 | Stephen Mulligan | 2,199 | chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | A25 |
| Feb 2011 | Roger G Williamson | 2,187 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | A26 |
| Feb 2015 | Aidan M Rawlinson | 2,182 | 22nd Bunratty Masters Open | A00 |
| May 2007 | Lloyd Powell | 2,166 | chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate Thanet Open | 2014 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,088 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,269 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,105 |
| 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,957 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,082 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter J E Ackley's chess games?
400 games by Peter J E Ackley, from Jul 2006 to Aug 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 J E Ackley has played.
What does Peter J E Ackley play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Peter J E Ackley opens with 1.g3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter J E Ackley answers 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games).
What openings does Peter J E Ackley play as White?
As White, Peter J E Ackley's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (44 games, 22.7% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter J E Ackley play as Black?
As Black, Peter J E Ackley most often plays: Modern Defense (59 games, 22.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (33 games, 15.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (19 games, 10.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Peter J E Ackley's FIDE rating?
Peter J E Ackley is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Peter J E Ackley played?
Our database contains 400 games by Peter J E Ackley, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 215 draws, 93 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter J E Ackley?
400 games by Peter J E Ackley 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.