Prepare against Peter J. Kirby
CM · GCI · World #46,984 classical · FIDE ID 409014
When preparing against Peter J. Kirby, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 19.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Peter J. Kirby, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter J. Kirby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter J. Kirby 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 | 1,905 | 2,067 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,989 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 84 | 148 | 131 | 23.1% |
| As White | 182 | 43 | 81 | 58 | 23.6% |
| As Black | 181 | 41 | 67 | 73 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter J. Kirby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter J. Kirby's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 45.1% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 43 | 23.6% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 20.9% | 34.2% |
| d4 | 19 | 10.4% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kirby usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kirby usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kirby usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Kirby usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kirby usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Kirby usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 94.2% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 90.2% | 32.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
Peter J. Kirby's chess games
All 363 games by Peter J. Kirby in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 84 wins, 148 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 6/13/12 | 19.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Jonathan O'Connor | 2,227 | 4th Guernsey Spectrum | B22 |
| Apr 2009 | Chris Tandy | 2,222 | 4th Guernsey Spectrum | C47 |
| Jun 2009 | Jerry Hartung | 2,189 | EU Small Countries Olympiad | C47 |
| Nov 2015 | Joseph J Stewart | 2,189 | chT3Sa-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A25 |
| Nov 2008 | Raisa Luna | 2,133 | Olympiad-38 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | 2016 | 22 | 7 | 2,089 |
| Paignton Open | 2019 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,031 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 3rd South Wales Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter J. Kirby's chess games?
363 games by Peter J. Kirby, from Apr 2003 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. Kirby has played.
What does Peter J. Kirby play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Peter J. Kirby opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter J. Kirby answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Peter J. Kirby play as White?
As White, Peter J. Kirby's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter J. Kirby play as Black?
As Black, Peter J. Kirby most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Peter J. Kirby's FIDE rating?
Peter J. Kirby is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Peter J. Kirby played?
Our database contains 363 games by Peter J. Kirby, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 148 draws, 131 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter J. Kirby?
363 games by Peter J. Kirby 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.