Prepare against Peter Petkovic
Sweden · World #25,560 classical · FIDE ID 1703005
Our database contains 55 games by Peter Petkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Petkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Petkovic 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 | 2,014 | 2,180 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,106 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,148 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 34.5% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Petkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Petkovic's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 53.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Petkovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Peter Petkovic's chess games
All 55 games by Peter Petkovic 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E80 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,511 | Malmo Open | A43 |
| Dec 2018 | Vadim Razin | 2,381 | Malmo Open | A41 |
| Jan 1998 | Franko Lukez | 2,320 | Karlskrona Open | C45 |
| Dec 2000 | Fredrik Lindgren | 2,318 | chT-SWE 0001 | A04 |
| Jan 1998 | Mikael Johansson | 2,305 | Limhamn Open | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| Karlskrona Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,356 |
| Malmo Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,326 |
| Limhamn Open | 1998 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,550 |
| Osterskan Open | 1994 | 3 | 1 | 2,314 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Petkovic's chess games?
55 games by Peter Petkovic, 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 Petkovic has played.
What does Peter Petkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Peter Petkovic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Petkovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Peter Petkovic play as White?
As White, Peter Petkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Petkovic play as Black?
As Black, Peter Petkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Peter Petkovic's FIDE rating?
Peter Petkovic is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Peter Petkovic played?
Our database contains 55 games by Peter Petkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Petkovic?
55 games by Peter Petkovic 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.