Prepare against Peter Koths
DEU · World #79,356 classical · FIDE ID 4695500
When preparing against Peter Koths, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 47 games by Peter Koths, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Koths's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Koths 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 | 1,791 | 1,984 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,812 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 14.9% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Koths's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Koths's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Koths usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Koths usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Koths usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Koths usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
Peter Koths's chess games
All 47 games by Peter Koths in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Christian Brauer | 2,132 | Dresden ZMD Open | C06 |
| Jul 2010 | Wolfgang Kretschmer | 1,966 | Dresden ZMD Open | D52 |
| Aug 2026 | Mirco Felis | 1,699 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | B10 |
| Jul 2010 | Philipp Humburg | 1,404 | Dresden ZMD Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 21 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| 24th Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 1,945 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,658 |
| 6th Paleochora Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,985 |
| 9th Paleochora Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,049 |
| 28th Wilhelm Werner Memorial-H | 2003 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,958 |
| 10th Paleochora Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Koths's chess games?
47 games by Peter Koths, from Oct 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 Koths has played.
What does Peter Koths play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Peter Koths opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Koths answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Peter Koths play as White?
As White, Peter Koths's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Koths play as Black?
As Black, Peter Koths most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Peter Koths's FIDE rating?
Peter Koths is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Peter Koths played?
Our database contains 47 games by Peter Koths, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Koths?
47 games by Peter Koths 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.