Prepare against Peter Rowe
CM · GCI · World #53,450 classical · FIDE ID 10700099
Our database contains 358 games by Peter Rowe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Rowe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Rowe 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 | 1,880 | 2,091 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,989 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 80 | 130 | 148 | 22.3% |
| As White | 174 | 49 | 68 | 57 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 184 | 31 | 62 | 91 | 16.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Rowe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Rowe's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 97.1% | 47.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Rowe usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Rowe usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Rowe usually continues d5 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Rowe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rowe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rowe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 33.7% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 26 | 29.2% | 28.8% |
| c5 | 23 | 25.8% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| d5 | 20 | 33.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 23.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Peter Rowe's chess games
All 358 games by Peter Rowe 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: 80 wins, 130 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 53 | 14/20/19 | 26.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 44 | 10/23/11 | 22.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 24 | 3/5/16 | 12.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/6/11 | 15.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Daryl Allen | 2,250 | Olympiad-34 | D03 |
| Nov 2000 | Leonhard Mueller | 2,249 | Olympiad-34 | A91 |
| Oct 1998 | Philip Borman | 2,225 | Olympiad-33 | D02 |
| Oct 1998 | John W Warlick | 2,205 | Olympiad-33 | D03 |
| Nov 1986 | Joachim Okoth | 2,205 | Olympiad-27 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,013 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,180 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 4 | 2,071 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,114 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Rowe's chess games?
358 games by Peter Rowe, 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 Rowe has played.
What does Peter Rowe play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Peter Rowe opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Rowe answers 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Peter Rowe play as White?
As White, Peter Rowe's most-played openings in our database are: London System (53 games, 26.4% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 22.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Rowe play as Black?
As Black, Peter Rowe most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Peter Rowe's FIDE rating?
Peter Rowe is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Peter Rowe played?
Our database contains 358 games by Peter Rowe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 130 draws, 148 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Rowe?
358 games by Peter Rowe 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.