Prepare against Peter Law
Spain · World #91,953 classical · FIDE ID 2256096
When preparing against Peter Law, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Peter Law, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Law's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Law 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 | 1,753 | 2,104 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 43.9% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Law's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Law's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Law usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Law usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Law usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Law usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Law usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Peter Law's chess games
All 41 games by Peter Law in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Carlos Lozano Arribas | 2,209 | La Pobla de Lillet Open | C07 |
| Jan 1998 | Ramon Torrents Pages | 2,050 | Barcelona Open B | B92 |
| Jan 1998 | Jaume Jimenez Munoz | 2,050 | Barcelona Open B | B88 |
| Jan 1998 | Eduard Roche Peris | 2,045 | Barcelona Open B | C37 |
| Jan 1998 | Adolf Rodes Bach | 2,045 | Barcelona Open B | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martorell Open B | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,027 |
| Barcelona Open B | 1998 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open B 32nd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,673 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open-B 31st | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,339 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
| 35th Martorell Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,737 |
| Vilanova Open | 1994 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Law's chess games?
41 games by Peter Law, from Oct 2005 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 Law has played.
What does Peter Law play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Peter Law opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Law answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Peter Law play as White?
As White, Peter Law's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Law play as Black?
As Black, Peter Law most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Peter Law's FIDE rating?
Peter Law is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Peter Law played?
Our database contains 41 games by Peter Law, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Law?
41 games by Peter Law 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.