Prepare against Peter Plank
DEU · World #45,383 classical · FIDE ID 4693701
When preparing against Peter Plank, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Peter Plank, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Plank's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Plank 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 | 1,912 | 2,099 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 12 | 7 | 27 | 26.1% |
| As White | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 10.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Plank's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Plank's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 29.4% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 29.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Plank usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Plank usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Plank usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Plank usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Plank usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
Peter Plank's chess games
All 46 games by Peter Plank 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Johann Steiner | 1,995 | 6th Passau Open | C01 |
| May 2013 | Tobias Mayrhuber | 1,859 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | C48 |
| Mar 2003 | Richard Gajewski | 1,780 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | B01 |
| Apr 1998 | Stefan Bernauer | 1,770 | 6th Passau Open | C00 |
| Dec 2022 | Werner Reif | 1,725 | Vienna Advent Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| 5th Passau Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 1,934 |
| 6th Passau Open | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 1,890 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,512 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
| 18th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2002 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,869 |
| 6th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2002 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,937 |
| Bad Wildbad Open | 2001 | 3 | 2 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Plank's chess games?
46 games by Peter Plank, 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 Plank has played.
What does Peter Plank play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Peter Plank opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nc3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Plank answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Peter Plank play as White?
As White, Peter Plank's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Plank play as Black?
As Black, Peter Plank most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Peter Plank's FIDE rating?
Peter Plank is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Peter Plank played?
Our database contains 46 games by Peter Plank, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Plank?
46 games by Peter Plank 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.