Prepare against Peter Papler
SVN · World #99,910 classical · FIDE ID 14609770
When preparing against Peter Papler, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Peter Papler, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Papler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Papler 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 | 1,730 | 1,800 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,796 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 52 | 25 | 105 | 28.6% |
| As White | 92 | 24 | 16 | 52 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 28 | 9 | 53 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Papler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Papler's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 75.0% | 37.7% |
| d3 | 13 | 14.1% | 23.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 9.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 37.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Papler usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Papler usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Papler usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 14% of White games, 23.1% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Papler usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Papler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Papler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 74.4% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 62.2% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 81.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Peter Papler's chess games
All 182 games by Peter Papler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 52 wins, 25 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Zdenko Jusic | 2,245 | Bled Open | B07 |
| Jan 2017 | Maj Zirkelbach | 2,176 | 22nd Nova Gorica Open | D46 |
| Mar 2017 | Matthias Jakob | 2,045 | Bled Open | A47 |
| Mar 2023 | Franci Cirkvencic | 1,962 | 27th Nova Gorica Open | A55 |
| Mar 2017 | Ruggero Picco | 1,951 | Bled Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Portoroz Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,717 |
| 20th Maribor Pirc Memorial Open | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,466 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,687 |
| Ptuj Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,775 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,841 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Papler's chess games?
182 games by Peter Papler, from Jul 2010 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 Papler has played.
What does Peter Papler play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Peter Papler opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.d3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Papler answers 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter Papler play as White?
As White, Peter Papler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Mieses Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Papler play as Black?
As Black, Peter Papler most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Peter Papler's FIDE rating?
Peter Papler is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Peter Papler played?
Our database contains 182 games by Peter Papler, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 25 draws, 105 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Papler?
182 games by Peter Papler 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.