Prepare against Peter J Horlock
United Kingdom · World #140,721 classical · FIDE ID 416843
When preparing against Peter J Horlock, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as White, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 272 games by Peter J Horlock, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter J Horlock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter J Horlock 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 | 1,618 | 1,758 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,703 | 1,703 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,753 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 94 | 60 | 118 | 34.6% |
| As White | 133 | 47 | 38 | 48 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 47 | 22 | 70 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter J Horlock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter J Horlock's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Horlock usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Horlock usually continues d4 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Horlock usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 74 | 98.7% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.4% | 8.3% |
Peter J Horlock's chess games
All 272 games by Peter J Horlock in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Sep 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: 94 wins, 60 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 7/0/14 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Robert Fitzgerald | 1,962 | Gatwick e2e4 Open B | C02 |
| Sep 2013 | David J Millward | 1,928 | Hampstead Open U2200 09 | C84 |
| Jan 2008 | Daniel Yarur Elsaca | 1,913 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Robert Stern | 1,870 | ch-BCF U180 | C54 |
| Jul 2015 | Joshua Pink | 1,826 | 30th Hampstead U1900 Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2016 | 12 | 3 | 1,721 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 873 |
| ch-BCF U160 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 460 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major A | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,602 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Int Open B | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,754 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U1800 05 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,594 |
| Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,628 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter J Horlock's chess games?
272 games by Peter J Horlock, from Jan 2012 to Sep 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 Horlock has played.
What does Peter J Horlock play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Peter J Horlock opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter J Horlock answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Peter J Horlock play as White?
As White, Peter J Horlock's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Scotch Game (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter J Horlock play as Black?
As Black, Peter J Horlock most often plays: Italian Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Peter J Horlock's FIDE rating?
Peter J Horlock is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Peter J Horlock played?
Our database contains 272 games by Peter J Horlock, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 60 draws, 118 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter J Horlock?
272 games by Peter J Horlock 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.