Prepare against Peter Riha
DEU · World #89,029 classical · FIDE ID 24627399
When preparing against Peter Riha, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Peter Riha, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Riha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Riha 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 | 1,762 | 1,841 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 71 | 91 | 126 | 24.7% |
| As White | 140 | 38 | 43 | 59 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 148 | 33 | 48 | 67 | 22.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Riha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Riha's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Riha usually continues c4 (32.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Riha usually continues Bf4 (51.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Riha usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 97.2% | 40.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 100.0% | 33.0% |
Peter Riha's chess games
All 288 games by Peter Riha in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 71 wins, 91 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Thomas Bagatsch | 2,123 | ch-Frankfurt | C47 |
| Jun 2012 | Michael Hoehn | 2,108 | 9th Eschborn Open | C45 |
| Jun 2007 | Mike Rosa | 2,098 | 10th Rhein Main Open | D31 |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Michalowski | 2,036 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C36 |
| May 2009 | Astrid Froehlich-Dill | 1,976 | ch-Frankfurt | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 28 | 10.5 | 1,693 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2014 | 21 | 7.5 | 1,639 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| 20th Wiesbaden Open | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,669 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,543 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Riha's chess games?
288 games by Peter Riha, from Oct 2005 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 Riha has played.
What does Peter Riha play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Peter Riha opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Riha answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Riha play as White?
As White, Peter Riha's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 39.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Riha play as Black?
As Black, Peter Riha most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Peter Riha's FIDE rating?
Peter Riha is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Peter Riha played?
Our database contains 288 games by Peter Riha, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 91 draws, 126 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Riha?
288 games by Peter Riha 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.