Prepare against Peter Kolesar
Slovakia · World #31,306 classical · FIDE ID 14922266
Our database contains 171 games by Peter Kolesar, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kolesar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kolesar 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 | 1,978 | 2,019 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,023 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,010 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 50 | 52 | 69 | 29.2% |
| As White | 85 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kolesar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kolesar's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 91.8% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kolesar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 46.8% | 38.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 34.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Peter Kolesar's chess games
All 171 games by Peter Kolesar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 50 wins, 52 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Tomas Brnusak | 2,226 | chT-SVK 2C 2324 | C55 |
| Aug 2021 | Roman Juhar | 2,180 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A03 |
| Jun 2023 | Jakub Koval | 2,159 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A36 |
| Sep 2022 | Alena Mrvova | 2,157 | ch-SVK rapid | B88 |
| May 2025 | Vladimir Kalisky | 2,153 | Tatrafest Tatry Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 15 | 9 | 2,103 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2022 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,819 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,884 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,033 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kolesar's chess games?
171 games by Peter Kolesar, from Oct 2013 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 Kolesar has played.
What does Peter Kolesar play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Peter Kolesar opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kolesar answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Peter Kolesar play as White?
As White, Peter Kolesar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kolesar play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kolesar most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Peter Kolesar's FIDE rating?
Peter Kolesar is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Peter Kolesar played?
Our database contains 171 games by Peter Kolesar, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 52 draws, 69 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kolesar?
171 games by Peter Kolesar 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.