Prepare against Peter Meffert
DEU · World #63,942 classical · FIDE ID 4678176
When preparing against Peter Meffert, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 55 games by Peter Meffert, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Meffert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Meffert 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 | 1,842 | 1,992 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,881 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 9 | 26 | 36.4% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Meffert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Meffert's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Meffert usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Meffert usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Meffert usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Peter Meffert's chess games
All 55 games by Peter Meffert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Thomas Rattinger | 2,205 | 21st Faakersee Open | B06 |
| Aug 2005 | Daniel Wiedermann | 2,099 | 21st Faakersee Open | A59 |
| Jun 2017 | Andreas Janzen | 1,832 | 20th Rhein Main Open B | D02 |
| Oct 2024 | Jesus Guillermo Ferrer Ortega | 1,768 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | A40 |
| Jun 2017 | Dominik Laux | 1,759 | 20th Rhein Main Open B | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,784 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,706 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,840 |
| 21st Faakersee Open | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 2,000 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open A | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| Voesendorf Open | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Meffert's chess games?
55 games by Peter Meffert, from Oct 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 Meffert has played.
What does Peter Meffert play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Peter Meffert opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Meffert answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Peter Meffert play as White?
As White, Peter Meffert's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Meffert play as Black?
As Black, Peter Meffert most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Peter Meffert's FIDE rating?
Peter Meffert is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (May 2015).
How many games has Peter Meffert played?
Our database contains 55 games by Peter Meffert, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Meffert?
55 games by Peter Meffert 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.