Prepare against Peter Salzmann
DEU · World #18,664 classical · FIDE ID 4657799
Our database contains 180 games by Peter Salzmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Salzmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Salzmann 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 | 2,069 | 2,242 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 45 | 71 | 64 | 25.0% |
| As White | 85 | 21 | 37 | 27 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 95 | 24 | 34 | 37 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Salzmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Salzmann's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 38.8% | 43.9% |
| e4 | 23 | 27.1% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 24.7% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Salzmann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Salzmann usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Salzmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Salzmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Salzmann usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Salzmann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 28.9% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 10.0% | 37.5% |
| b5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Peter Salzmann's chess games
All 180 games by Peter Salzmann 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: 45 wins, 71 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Mike Stolz | 2,330 | BL2-Ost 9798 | C63 |
| Jan 1998 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,320 | BL2-Ost 9798 | C28 |
| Jan 1997 | Andreas Kraeussling | 2,315 | BL2-Ost 9798 | D94 |
| Jan 1997 | Markus Held | 2,315 | BL2-Ost 9798 | D35 |
| Nov 2025 | Nithin Babu | 2,310 | 28th OIBM | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-DDR 33 Semifinal | 1983 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-DDR 34 Semifinal Ottendorf | 1984 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,277 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,097 |
| BL2-Ost 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Salzmann's chess games?
180 games by Peter Salzmann, 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 Salzmann has played.
What does Peter Salzmann play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Peter Salzmann opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Salzmann answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Peter Salzmann play as White?
As White, Peter Salzmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Salzmann play as Black?
As Black, Peter Salzmann most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Peter Salzmann's FIDE rating?
Peter Salzmann is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Peter Salzmann played?
Our database contains 180 games by Peter Salzmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 71 draws, 64 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Salzmann?
180 games by Peter Salzmann 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.