Prepare against Peter Kastler
Slovakia · World #74,487 classical · FIDE ID 14912406
When preparing against Peter Kastler, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 287 games by Peter Kastler, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kastler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kastler 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 | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,755 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 105 | 67 | 115 | 36.6% |
| As White | 140 | 50 | 29 | 61 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 147 | 55 | 38 | 54 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kastler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kastler's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 82.1% | 48.3% |
| b3 | 25 | 17.9% | 36.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kastler usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kastler usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kastler usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 18% of White games, 36.0% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Kastler usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kastler usually continues Bb2 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Kastler usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 74.7% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 15 | 16.5% | 36.7% |
| b6 | 8 | 8.8% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 97.1% | 42.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Peter Kastler's chess games
All 287 games by Peter Kastler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Jul 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: 105 wins, 67 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 25 | 8/2/15 | 32.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Marek Sefcik | 1,988 | Skalica Open | A40 |
| Jan 2011 | Ivan Kubis | 1,980 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | C13 |
| Mar 2015 | Juraj Steiner | 1,974 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1415 | C02 |
| Mar 2018 | Zdenek Vogl | 1,951 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | C02 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexander Lopatievov | 1,936 | chT3A2-SVK 2223 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 27 | 12 | 1,497 |
| 6th Senica Open | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 1,692 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,651 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,726 |
| chT-SVK 5 SE-SI 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,597 |
| chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,707 |
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kastler's chess games?
287 games by Peter Kastler, from Jul 2009 to Jul 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 Kastler has played.
What does Peter Kastler play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Peter Kastler opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.b3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kastler answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Kastler play as White?
As White, Peter Kastler's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kastler play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kastler most often plays: French Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Peter Kastler's FIDE rating?
Peter Kastler is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Peter Kastler played?
Our database contains 287 games by Peter Kastler, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 67 draws, 115 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kastler?
287 games by Peter Kastler 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.