Prepare against Peter Scheeren
IM · NLD · World #2,822 classical · FIDE ID 1000136
When preparing against Peter Scheeren, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Peter Scheeren, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Scheeren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Scheeren 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 | 2,345 | 2,449 | Sep 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,373 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 65 | 69 | 52 | 34.9% |
| As White | 90 | 40 | 26 | 24 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 96 | 25 | 43 | 28 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Scheeren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Scheeren's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 88.9% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.3% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Scheeren usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Scheeren usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Scheeren usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Scheeren usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Scheeren usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Scheeren usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 35.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 95.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Peter Scheeren's chess games
All 186 games by Peter Scheeren 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: 65 wins, 69 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Paul Van der Sterren | 2,605 | chT-NED 9495 | E04 |
| Jan 1983 | Jon S Speelman | 2,570 | Hoogovens | E55 |
| Jan 1993 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 2,555 | chT-NED | E48 |
| May 1987 | Gert Ligterink | 2,470 | Budel zt | E74 |
| Jun 1987 | Gilles Miralles | 2,450 | Budel zt | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED 35 | 1980 | 13 | 6 | 2,408 |
| Hoogovens | 1983 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,494 |
| IBM-20 Meestergroep | 1980 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,397 |
| Silkeborg | 1983 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,482 |
| ch-NED 37 | 1982 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,474 |
| ch-NED 41 | 1986 | 11 | 5 | 2,389 |
| Budel zt | 1987 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-NED | 1984 | 11 | 7 | 2,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Scheeren's chess games?
186 games by Peter Scheeren, 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 Scheeren has played.
What does Peter Scheeren play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Peter Scheeren opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Scheeren answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Peter Scheeren play as White?
As White, Peter Scheeren's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Scheeren play as Black?
As Black, Peter Scheeren most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Peter Scheeren's FIDE rating?
Peter Scheeren is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Peter Scheeren played?
Our database contains 186 games by Peter Scheeren, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 69 draws, 52 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Scheeren?
186 games by Peter Scheeren 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.