Prepare against Peter Sammut Briffa
CM · Malta · World #37,879 classical · FIDE ID 5600200
Our database contains 175 games by Peter Sammut Briffa, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Sammut Briffa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Sammut Briffa 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 | 1,945 | 2,094 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,038 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,038 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 50 | 49 | 76 | 28.6% |
| As White | 88 | 34 | 26 | 28 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 87 | 16 | 23 | 48 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Sammut Briffa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Sammut Briffa's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 96.6% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Briffa usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Briffa usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Briffa usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Briffa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 77.8% | 27.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.6% | 7.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
Peter Sammut Briffa's chess games
All 175 games by Peter Sammut Briffa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 50 wins, 49 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B74 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 3/5/14 | 13.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Pierre Villegas | 2,373 | EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | E84 |
| Jan 1996 | Wilfred G Attard | 2,225 | ch-MLT | A05 |
| Sep 1996 | Jose Antonio C. Silveirinha | 2,200 | Olympiad-32 | B13 |
| Nov 2013 | Daniel Jose Queralto | 2,133 | 3rd EU Small Countries ol | C28 |
| Jun 2009 | Antonios Georgiou | 2,025 | EU Small Countries Olympiad | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U20 2022 | 1983 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-MLT | 1996 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,391 |
| EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,256 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 10 | 3 | 2,129 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| 5th ch-Mediterranean | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Sammut Briffa's chess games?
175 games by Peter Sammut Briffa, from Jan 2004 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 Sammut Briffa has played.
What does Peter Sammut Briffa play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Peter Sammut Briffa opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Sammut Briffa answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Peter Sammut Briffa play as White?
As White, Peter Sammut Briffa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Sammut Briffa play as Black?
As Black, Peter Sammut Briffa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 13.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Peter Sammut Briffa's FIDE rating?
Peter Sammut Briffa is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (May 2017).
How many games has Peter Sammut Briffa played?
Our database contains 175 games by Peter Sammut Briffa, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 49 draws, 76 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Sammut Briffa?
175 games by Peter Sammut Briffa 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.