Prepare against Peter Rudolph
DEU · World #17,584 classical · FIDE ID 4622332
Our database contains 273 games by Peter Rudolph, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Rudolph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Rudolph 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 | 2,079 | 2,249 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,141 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,065 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 96 | 95 | 82 | 35.2% |
| As White | 143 | 54 | 41 | 48 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 130 | 42 | 54 | 34 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Rudolph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Rudolph's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 61.5% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 21 | 14.7% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 18 | 12.6% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 11.2% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Rudolph usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 74.2% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 17.7% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 26.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 23.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Peter Rudolph's chess games
All 273 games by Peter Rudolph 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: 96 wins, 95 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Klaus Klundt | 2,313 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | D05 |
| Jan 2009 | Thomas Feldtmann | 2,270 | Giessen Open | B53 |
| Jan 1996 | Franz-Peter Scholz | 2,240 | Hessenliga 9596 | A43 |
| Jan 1998 | Jochen Wilhelm | 2,230 | Hessenliga 9899 | B90 |
| Jan 1996 | Birgit Schuster | 2,225 | Hessenliga 9596 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen Open | 2009 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-Hessen qual D | 1988 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| Hessen qual | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Hessenliga 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Hessenliga 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 5 | 2,202 |
| Hessenliga 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Rudolph's chess games?
273 games by Peter Rudolph, 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 Rudolph has played.
What does Peter Rudolph play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Peter Rudolph opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Rudolph answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Peter Rudolph play as White?
As White, Peter Rudolph's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Rudolph play as Black?
As Black, Peter Rudolph most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Peter Rudolph's FIDE rating?
Peter Rudolph is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Peter Rudolph played?
Our database contains 273 games by Peter Rudolph, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 95 draws, 82 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Rudolph?
273 games by Peter Rudolph 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.