Prepare against Peter Meister
IM · DEU · World #3,999 classical · FIDE ID 4600207
Our database contains 646 games by Peter Meister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Meister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Meister 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 | 2,303 | 2,446 | Sep 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,329 | 2,377 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 646 | 238 | 232 | 176 | 36.8% |
| As White | 326 | 142 | 114 | 70 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 320 | 96 | 118 | 106 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Meister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Meister's side.
First moves as White (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 320 | 98.2% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.8% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Meister usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Meister usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Meister usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Meister usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Meister usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Meister usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 73 | 58.9% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 37 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 11.3% | 60.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 42.3% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 49 | 39.8% | 39.8% |
| g6 | 14 | 11.4% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Peter Meister's chess games
All 646 games by Peter Meister 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: 238 wins, 232 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 56 | 22/23/11 | 39.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 45 | 16/19/10 | 35.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 16/15/2 | 48.5% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 42 | 9/17/16 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 15/12/9 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Eric Lobron | 2,585 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | A79 |
| Jan 1990 | Anthony Miles | 2,580 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | A90 |
| Nov 2013 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,575 | Bundesliga 2013-14 | A47 |
| Jan 1990 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,560 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | A81 |
| Jan 1990 | Stefan Kindermann | 2,560 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1988-89 | 1989 | 15 | 10 | 2,480 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 10 | 2,482 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 14 | 8 | 2,501 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 13 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| Bundesliga 1990-91 | 1991 | 12 | 6 | 2,456 |
| Bundesliga 2014-15 | 2015 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,319 |
| Val Thorens | 1989 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Meister's chess games?
646 games by Peter Meister, 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 Meister has played.
What does Peter Meister play on the first move as White?
Across 326 games with White in our database, Peter Meister opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Meister answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter Meister play as White?
As White, Peter Meister's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (56 games, 39.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 326 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Meister play as Black?
As Black, Peter Meister most often plays: Horwitz Defense (42 games, 21.4% win rate); Modern Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 320 games.
What is Peter Meister's FIDE rating?
Peter Meister is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess and 2,329 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Peter Meister played?
Our database contains 646 games by Peter Meister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 232 draws, 176 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Meister?
646 games by Peter Meister 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.