Prepare against Peter Sadilek
FM · Austria · World #3,828 classical · FIDE ID 1616439
When preparing against Peter Sadilek, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 832 games by Peter Sadilek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Sadilek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Sadilek 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 | 2,308 | 2,368 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,414 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,310 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 832 | 310 | 193 | 329 | 37.3% |
| As White | 412 | 156 | 96 | 160 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 420 | 154 | 97 | 169 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Sadilek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Sadilek's side.
First moves as White (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 234 | 56.8% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 88 | 21.4% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sadilek usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sadilek usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sadilek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sadilek usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sadilek usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sadilek usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 71 | 35.9% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 35 | 17.7% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 33 | 16.7% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 32 | 16.2% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 9.1% | 72.2% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.0% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 76.5% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 19 | 14.0% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Peter Sadilek's chess games
All 832 games by Peter Sadilek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 310 wins, 193 draws, 329 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 40 | 13/8/19 | 32.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/5/15 | 23.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 47 | 24/5/18 | 51.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Davit Shengelia | 2,545 | Vienna Husek Open A | E42 |
| Oct 2022 | Leandro Krysa | 2,524 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Dec 2022 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | D26 |
| Apr 2021 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,485 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B00 |
| Sep 2014 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,483 | ch-Vienna State | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 230 | 100 | 2,193 |
| ch-AUT | 2022 | 32 | 19 | 2,338 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2017 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,302 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,263 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2014 | 18 | 12 | 2,276 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 18 | 8 | 2,232 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2006 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Sadilek's chess games?
832 games by Peter Sadilek, from Oct 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 Sadilek has played.
What does Peter Sadilek play on the first move as White?
Across 412 games with White in our database, Peter Sadilek opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Sadilek answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Sadilek play as White?
As White, Peter Sadilek's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 412 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Sadilek play as Black?
As Black, Peter Sadilek most often plays: Modern Defense (47 games, 51.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (22 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 420 games.
What is Peter Sadilek's FIDE rating?
Peter Sadilek is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Peter Sadilek played?
Our database contains 832 games by Peter Sadilek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 310 wins, 193 draws, 329 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Sadilek?
832 games by Peter Sadilek 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.