Prepare against Peter Kilthau
DEU · World #74,281 classical · FIDE ID 4669371
When preparing against Peter Kilthau, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 114 games by Peter Kilthau, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kilthau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kilthau 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 | 2,068 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 24 | 31 | 59 | 21.1% |
| As White | 60 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kilthau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kilthau's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 48.3% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 29 | 48.3% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kilthau usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kilthau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kilthau usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kilthau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kilthau usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kilthau usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 57.7% | 23.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Peter Kilthau's chess games
All 114 games by Peter Kilthau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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, 31 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Christian Haenssel | 2,057 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B33 |
| Jul 2013 | Harald Skarke | 2,049 | 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | A04 |
| Nov 2015 | Reiner Martin | 2,021 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A26 |
| Jan 1994 | Helmut Kaiser | 1,990 | ch-Baden MB | B08 |
| Jan 1994 | Walter Schneider | 1,940 | ch-Baden MB | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2003 | 11 | 1 | 1,759 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,217 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,420 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,690 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,899 |
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kilthau's chess games?
114 games by Peter Kilthau, from Oct 2004 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 Kilthau has played.
What does Peter Kilthau play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Peter Kilthau opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kilthau answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Peter Kilthau play as White?
As White, Peter Kilthau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kilthau play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kilthau most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Peter Kilthau's FIDE rating?
Peter Kilthau is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Peter Kilthau played?
Our database contains 114 games by Peter Kilthau, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 31 draws, 59 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kilthau?
114 games by Peter Kilthau 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.