Prepare against Peter Krieg
DEU · World #59,721 classical · FIDE ID 24689394
When preparing against Peter Krieg, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Peter Krieg, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Krieg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Krieg 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 | 1,857 | 1,945 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 32.2% |
| As White | 92 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Krieg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Krieg's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 95.7% | 50.6% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Krieg usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Krieg usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Krieg usually continues f4 (86.4% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Krieg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Krieg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Krieg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Peter Krieg's chess games
All 177 games by Peter Krieg in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 57 wins, 61 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A95 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Guido Giese | 2,052 | 14th Blankenburg Open B | C55 |
| Oct 2022 | Maik Stiegler | 1,997 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | B14 |
| Nov 2021 | Florian Vieten | 1,967 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2122 | B07 |
| Nov 2014 | Klaus-Dieter Kuehne | 1,937 | 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B07 |
| Oct 2000 | Clemens Krempner | 1,899 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0001 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,813 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,689 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,644 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,653 |
| chT-GER Seniors 20th | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Krieg's chess games?
177 games by Peter Krieg, from Nov 2011 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 Krieg has played.
What does Peter Krieg play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Peter Krieg opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Krieg answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter Krieg play as White?
As White, Peter Krieg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); King's Gambit (11 games, 81.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Krieg play as Black?
As Black, Peter Krieg most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Peter Krieg's FIDE rating?
Peter Krieg is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Peter Krieg played?
Our database contains 177 games by Peter Krieg, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 61 draws, 59 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Krieg?
177 games by Peter Krieg 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.