Prepare against Peter Shaw
United Kingdom · World #24,930 classical · FIDE ID 411361
When preparing against Peter Shaw, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 497 games by Peter Shaw, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Shaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Shaw 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 | 2,018 | 2,181 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,128 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,183 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 497 | 167 | 164 | 166 | 33.6% |
| As White | 262 | 98 | 89 | 75 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 235 | 69 | 75 | 91 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Shaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Shaw's side.
First moves as White (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 260 | 99.2% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Shaw usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Shaw usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Shaw usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 37.3% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 28 | 27.5% | 30.4% |
| c6 | 19 | 18.6% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 12.7% | 46.2% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 32.3% | 38.7% |
| f5 | 26 | 27.1% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 25 | 26.0% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 14.6% | 39.3% |
Peter Shaw's chess games
All 497 games by Peter Shaw in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 167 wins, 164 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 12/12/10 | 35.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 26 | 6/12/8 | 23.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 18/9/16 | 41.9% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Nicholas Pert | 2,501 | ch-BCF rapidplay | D04 |
| Mar 2016 | Keith C Arkell | 2,499 | chT1a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A41 |
| Nov 2005 | Stewart G Haslinger | 2,426 | ch-BCF rapidplay | B00 |
| Nov 2017 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,416 | ch-BCF rapidplay 31st | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Jovanka Houska | 2,402 | 104th ch-GBR | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2010 | 16 | 7 | 2,304 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,275 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,070 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Shaw's chess games?
497 games by Peter Shaw, from Jul 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 Shaw has played.
What does Peter Shaw play on the first move as White?
Across 262 games with White in our database, Peter Shaw opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Shaw answers 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does Peter Shaw play as White?
As White, Peter Shaw's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Shaw play as Black?
As Black, Peter Shaw most often plays: Pirc Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Peter Shaw's FIDE rating?
Peter Shaw is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (May 2012).
How many games has Peter Shaw played?
Our database contains 497 games by Peter Shaw, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 164 draws, 166 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Shaw?
497 games by Peter Shaw 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.