Prepare against Peter Retkes
Hungary · World #15,008 classical · FIDE ID 758000
When preparing against Peter Retkes, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 147 games by Peter Retkes, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Retkes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Retkes 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 | 2,105 | 2,126 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 54 | 56 | 37 | 36.7% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 77 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Retkes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Retkes's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 57.1% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 27.1% | 65.8% |
| f4 | 9 | 12.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Retkes usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Retkes usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Retkes usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Retkes usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Retkes usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Retkes usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 26.5% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Peter Retkes's chess games
All 147 games by Peter Retkes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 54 wins, 56 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Janos Laszlo | 2,212 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | D94 |
| Sep 2014 | Sandor Kakuk | 2,164 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | B41 |
| Apr 2014 | Attila Kerekes | 2,127 | chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | B40 |
| Oct 2017 | Antal Jr Horvath | 2,121 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | C12 |
| Dec 2021 | Gabor Bacso | 2,111 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2015 | 29 | 17 | 1,841 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 1,725 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,998 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,948 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,143 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Retkes's chess games?
147 games by Peter Retkes, from Jan 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 Retkes has played.
What does Peter Retkes play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Peter Retkes opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Retkes answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Retkes play as White?
As White, Peter Retkes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Retkes play as Black?
As Black, Peter Retkes most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Peter Retkes's FIDE rating?
Peter Retkes is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Peter Retkes played?
Our database contains 147 games by Peter Retkes, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 56 draws, 37 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Retkes?
147 games by Peter Retkes 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.