Prepare against Peter R Wood
United Kingdom · World #37,779 classical · FIDE ID 422215
Our database contains 215 games by Peter R Wood, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter R Wood's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter R Wood 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 | 1,945 | 2,027 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,906 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 55 | 86 | 74 | 25.6% |
| As White | 107 | 32 | 45 | 30 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 108 | 23 | 41 | 44 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter R Wood's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter R Wood's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 88.8% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 11.2% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wood usually continues Nc3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Wood usually continues Bc4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Wood usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Wood usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Wood usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wood usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 91.5% | 40.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 65.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 18.4% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Peter R Wood's chess games
All 215 games by Peter R Wood in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 55 wins, 86 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 9/11/10 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 0/8/9 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Anders Livner | 2,364 | Gatwick e2e4 Open A | B25 |
| Dec 2012 | Mark Josse | 2,142 | 4th London Classic Open | B43 |
| Aug 2013 | Robert T McCorry | 2,067 | Margate Thanet Open | B23 |
| Jul 2013 | Gerd Appelt | 2,059 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | C54 |
| Jul 2013 | Heinz Zoephel | 2,059 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 24 | 12 | 1,998 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,944 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| Gatwick e2e4 int Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter R Wood's chess games?
215 games by Peter R Wood, from Jan 2011 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 R Wood has played.
What does Peter R Wood play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Peter R Wood opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter R Wood answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter R Wood play as White?
As White, Peter R Wood's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter R Wood play as Black?
As Black, Peter R Wood most often plays: French: Classical Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (17 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Peter R Wood's FIDE rating?
Peter R Wood is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Peter R Wood played?
Our database contains 215 games by Peter R Wood, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 86 draws, 74 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter R Wood?
215 games by Peter R Wood 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.