Prepare against Peter Strauss
DEU · World #49,451 classical · FIDE ID 24691712
When preparing against Peter Strauss, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 59 games by Peter Strauss, covering Apr 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Peter Strauss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Strauss 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 | 1,896 | 1,909 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 30.5% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Strauss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Strauss's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 64.3% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.3% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Strauss usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Strauss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Strauss usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Strauss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Strauss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Strauss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Peter Strauss's chess games
All 59 games by Peter Strauss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Werner Hellwege | 1,962 | chT-EU Seniors | D30 |
| Nov 2016 | Christoph Bohn | 1,920 | 16th chT-GER Betriebe | A18 |
| Oct 1999 | Manfred Eberth | 1,872 | chT-Bahn | E14 |
| Sep 2000 | Stephan Lewald | 1,869 | chV-Bahn | B50 |
| Sep 2000 | Guenter Ott | 1,848 | chV-Bahn | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 12 | 4 | 1,793 |
| chV-Bahn | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 1,984 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| Dresden Vdes Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| chM-Bahn | 1994 | 6 | 1 | – |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| 16th chT-GER Betriebe | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| 17th chT-GER Betriebe | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Strauss's chess games?
59 games by Peter Strauss, from Apr 2015 to Oct 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 Strauss has played.
What does Peter Strauss play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Peter Strauss opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Strauss answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Peter Strauss play as White?
As White, Peter Strauss's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Strauss play as Black?
As Black, Peter Strauss most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Peter Strauss's FIDE rating?
Peter Strauss is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Peter Strauss played?
Our database contains 59 games by Peter Strauss, covering Apr 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Strauss?
59 games by Peter Strauss 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.