Prepare against Peter Sierian
DEU · World #63,664 classical · FIDE ID 4644298
When preparing against Peter Sierian, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 47.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Peter Sierian, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Sierian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Sierian 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 | 1,843 | 1,883 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 61 | 75 | 77 | 28.6% |
| As White | 104 | 30 | 39 | 35 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 109 | 31 | 36 | 42 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Sierian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Sierian's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 92.3% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.7% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sierian usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sierian usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Sierian usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sierian usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sierian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Sierian usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 46.4% | 59.6% |
| c5 | 19 | 33.9% | 26.3% |
| b6 | 10 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 60.5% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 36.8% | 46.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Peter Sierian's chess games
All 213 games by Peter Sierian in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 61 wins, 75 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Werner Decker | 2,258 | 2nd Pfarrkirchen Rottal Open | E18 |
| Dec 2010 | Guenther Seyffer | 1,900 | 13th Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | D94 |
| Jan 2007 | Erich Kreilinger | 1,856 | 48th Niederbayern-ch MK | E61 |
| Jan 2012 | Kurt Haehnlein | 1,853 | Niederbayernliga 1213 | E18 |
| Apr 2018 | Hubert Beutel | 1,823 | ch-Niederbayern Seniors | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederbayern | 2019 | 38 | 16.5 | 1,767 |
| ch-North Bayern | 2004 | 17 | 9 | 2,169 |
| ch-Nord Bayern | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,144 |
| Niederbayernliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,663 |
| 48th Niederbayern-ch MK | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,585 |
| Niederbayernliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,085 |
| ch-Niederbayern MK Seniors 47th | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Sierian's chess games?
213 games by Peter Sierian, from Jan 2011 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 Sierian has played.
What does Peter Sierian play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Peter Sierian opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Sierian answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Sierian play as White?
As White, Peter Sierian's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Sierian play as Black?
As Black, Peter Sierian most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Peter Sierian's FIDE rating?
Peter Sierian is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Peter Sierian played?
Our database contains 213 games by Peter Sierian, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 75 draws, 77 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Sierian?
213 games by Peter Sierian 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.