Prepare against Peter Restas
FM · Hungary · World #20,709 classical · FIDE ID 703478
Our database contains 454 games by Peter Restas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Restas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Restas 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 | 2,051 | 2,335 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,199 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,064 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 164 | 136 | 154 | 36.1% |
| As White | 225 | 85 | 74 | 66 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 229 | 79 | 62 | 88 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Restas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Restas's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 67.1% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 48 | 21.3% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 6.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.1% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Restas usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Restas usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Restas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Restas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Restas usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Restas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 100.0% | 54.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 71.8% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 14.1% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Peter Restas's chess games
All 454 games by Peter Restas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 164 wins, 136 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/11/7 | 41.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 21/14/20 | 38.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/5/14 | 29.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Raset Ziatdinov | 2,464 | Budapest FS11 GM | B95 |
| Feb 2005 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,423 | chT-HUN 0405 | A04 |
| Dec 2003 | Adam Popovics | 2,421 | chT-HUN 0304 | D02 |
| Nov 2004 | Denes Boros | 2,414 | Budapest FS11 GM | D20 |
| Jul 2002 | Branimir Certic | 2,410 | Senta Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 13 | 5 | 2,238 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 2,316 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,185 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,217 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Restas's chess games?
454 games by Peter Restas, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Restas has played.
What does Peter Restas play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Peter Restas opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Restas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Peter Restas play as White?
As White, Peter Restas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Restas play as Black?
As Black, Peter Restas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Peter Restas's FIDE rating?
Peter Restas is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Peter Restas played?
Our database contains 454 games by Peter Restas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 136 draws, 154 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Restas?
454 games by Peter Restas 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.