Prepare against Peter Kahn
DEU · World #30,937 classical · FIDE ID 4686837
When preparing against Peter Kahn, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 474 games by Peter Kahn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kahn 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 | 1,980 | 2,166 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 163 | 225 | 86 | 34.4% |
| As White | 237 | 84 | 122 | 31 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 237 | 79 | 103 | 55 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kahn's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 59.5% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 90 | 38.0% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kahn usually continues c3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kahn usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kahn usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 61.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kahn usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kahn usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kahn usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 84 | 96.6% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 83.3% | 56.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 14.4% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Peter Kahn's chess games
All 474 games by Peter Kahn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 163 wins, 225 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 57 | 20/24/13 | 35.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/15/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 19 | 8/11/0 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 34 | 8/20/6 | 23.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 0/8/5 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Ivan Farago | 2,481 | 13th Siebenlehn Open | C01 |
| Feb 2005 | Tamari Khmiadashvili | 2,257 | 07th chT-EU Seniors | C25 |
| Sep 2004 | Alexander Jugow | 2,233 | 16th chA-GER Seniors | C56 |
| Oct 2002 | Dieter Villing | 2,183 | 12th Wch Seniors | C55 |
| Aug 2004 | Manfred Kahn | 2,175 | 13th chT-GER Seniors | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,015 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,063 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,008 |
| 5th ch-EU Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| 16th ch-Bayern Seniors | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| 7th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,062 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,026 |
| 19th ch-GER Seniors Gp A | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kahn's chess games?
474 games by Peter Kahn, from Apr 2003 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 Kahn has played.
What does Peter Kahn play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Peter Kahn opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kahn answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Peter Kahn play as White?
As White, Peter Kahn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (57 games, 35.1% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kahn play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kahn most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Peter Kahn's FIDE rating?
Peter Kahn is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Peter Kahn played?
Our database contains 474 games by Peter Kahn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 225 draws, 86 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kahn?
474 games by Peter Kahn 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.