Prepare against Peter J. Hayes
Ireland · World #18,245 classical · FIDE ID 2502569
Our database contains 71 games by Peter J. Hayes, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter J. Hayes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter J. Hayes 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 | 2,073 | 2,099 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,075 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 2,075 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 24 | 17 | 30 | 33.8% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter J. Hayes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter J. Hayes's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Hayes usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hayes usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Hayes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Hayes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 65.0% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
Peter J. Hayes's chess games
All 71 games by Peter J. Hayes in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Vitali Braun | 2,356 | Reykjavik Open | D13 |
| Feb 2018 | David Fitzsimons | 2,330 | 25th Bunratty Masters Open | E91 |
| Oct 2013 | Oliver Kniest | 2,305 | 29th EU-Cup | D11 |
| Feb 2015 | Rolf Larisch | 2,155 | 22nd Bunratty Masters Open | D12 |
| Apr 2014 | Carlos Silva | 2,098 | NCC Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,011 |
| 22nd Bunratty Masters Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,182 |
| The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,925 |
| 25th Bunratty Masters Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,121 |
| Dublin Masters | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,168 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter J. Hayes's chess games?
71 games by Peter J. Hayes, from Sep 2009 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. Hayes has played.
What does Peter J. Hayes play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Peter J. Hayes opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter J. Hayes answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games).
What openings does Peter J. Hayes play as White?
As White, Peter J. Hayes's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter J. Hayes play as Black?
As Black, Peter J. Hayes most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Peter J. Hayes's FIDE rating?
Peter J. Hayes is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (May 2015).
How many games has Peter J. Hayes played?
Our database contains 71 games by Peter J. Hayes, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter J. Hayes?
71 games by Peter J. Hayes 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.