Prepare against Peter Kothaj
Slovakia · World #63,156 classical · FIDE ID 14940396
When preparing against Peter Kothaj, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 71 games by Peter Kothaj, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kothaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kothaj 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 | 1,845 | 1,898 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 33.8% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kothaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kothaj's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 65.5% |
| g4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 65.5% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Kothaj usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kothaj usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kothaj usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kothaj usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Peter Kothaj's chess games
All 71 games by Peter Kothaj in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 21 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Marian Kutny | 1,981 | chT3B2-SVK 2122 | A52 |
| Feb 2017 | Miroslav Vida | 1,909 | chT3B2-SVK 1617 | B22 |
| Feb 2015 | Teodor Mikus | 1,895 | chT3B2-SVK 1415 | C54 |
| Oct 2023 | Roman Magerciak | 1,890 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | B23 |
| Oct 2012 | Martin Urbanic | 1,841 | chT-SVK 3B2 1213 | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,850 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,806 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,696 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,835 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,791 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kothaj's chess games?
71 games by Peter Kothaj, from Jun 2013 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 Kothaj has played.
What does Peter Kothaj play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Peter Kothaj opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kothaj answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Peter Kothaj play as White?
As White, Peter Kothaj's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kothaj play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kothaj most often plays: Budapest Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Peter Kothaj's FIDE rating?
Peter Kothaj is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Peter Kothaj played?
Our database contains 71 games by Peter Kothaj, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 21 draws, 26 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kothaj?
71 games by Peter Kothaj 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.