Prepare against Peter M Bevan
United Kingdom · World #51,735 classical · FIDE ID 1800345
Our database contains 317 games by Peter M Bevan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter M Bevan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter M Bevan 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 | 1,886 | 2,090 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 97 | 99 | 121 | 30.6% |
| As White | 152 | 53 | 48 | 51 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 165 | 44 | 51 | 70 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter M Bevan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter M Bevan's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 84 | 55.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 32 | 21.1% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 16.4% | 42.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 6.6% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bevan usually continues g3 (54.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Bevan usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Bevan usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bevan usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bevan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Bevan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 23.1% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 21.8% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 55.8% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Peter M Bevan's chess games
All 317 games by Peter M Bevan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 97 wins, 99 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 7/15/7 | 24.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,365 | 34th EU-Cup | B01 |
| Jan 1992 | Eamon Keogh | 2,215 | Ireland-Wales | D04 |
| Apr 2019 | Gunnar Hedin | 2,195 | WchT Seniors 65 | A03 |
| Jul 2017 | Petr Marusenko | 2,162 | 14th South Wales Open | A26 |
| Sep 2020 | Allan J Pleasants | 2,088 | 1st WCU Online League Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 28 | 11.5 | 1,883 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,037 |
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 1,935 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2018 | 12 | 5 | 1,771 |
| ch-WLS | 1995 | 12 | 6 | 2,047 |
| British CF-68 Championship | 1981 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| South Wales | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter M Bevan's chess games?
317 games by Peter M Bevan, from Apr 2003 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 M Bevan has played.
What does Peter M Bevan play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Peter M Bevan opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter M Bevan answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Peter M Bevan play as White?
As White, Peter M Bevan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter M Bevan play as Black?
As Black, Peter M Bevan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Peter M Bevan's FIDE rating?
Peter M Bevan is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Peter M Bevan played?
Our database contains 317 games by Peter M Bevan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 99 draws, 121 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter M Bevan?
317 games by Peter M Bevan 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.