Prepare against Peter Thuerauf
DEU · World #99,525 classical · FIDE ID 4632290
When preparing against Peter Thuerauf, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 614 games by Peter Thuerauf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Thuerauf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Thuerauf 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 | 1,731 | 2,015 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,848 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 614 | 203 | 226 | 185 | 33.1% |
| As White | 313 | 108 | 113 | 92 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 301 | 95 | 113 | 93 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Thuerauf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Thuerauf's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 277 | 88.5% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 10.5% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Thuerauf usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Thuerauf usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Thuerauf usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Thuerauf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Thuerauf usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Thuerauf usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 151 | 100.0% | 49.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 78 | 74.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 24.8% | 69.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Peter Thuerauf's chess games
All 614 games by Peter Thuerauf 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: 203 wins, 226 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 85 | 27/34/24 | 31.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 43 | 17/13/13 | 39.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 71 | 18/29/24 | 25.4% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 43 | 15/14/14 | 34.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Max Scherer | 2,315 | 5th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A40 |
| Jan 1994 | Karl Wittmann | 2,280 | Schwanstetten Open | D93 |
| Nov 2019 | Reiner Heimrath | 2,178 | Nuremberg Open | B25 |
| Mar 2005 | Catalin Vasilache | 2,110 | ch-Mittelfranken QT 54th | D52 |
| Mar 2013 | Dustin Bachstein | 2,098 | ch-Mittelfranken | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2017 | 21 | 12 | 1,788 |
| ch-Mittelfranken | 2013 | 16 | 5 | 1,765 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 50th | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,973 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 55th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,879 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Thuerauf's chess games?
614 games by Peter Thuerauf, 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 Thuerauf has played.
What does Peter Thuerauf play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Peter Thuerauf opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Thuerauf answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Peter Thuerauf play as White?
As White, Peter Thuerauf's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (85 games, 31.8% win rate); Slav Defense (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Thuerauf play as Black?
As Black, Peter Thuerauf most often plays: Sicilian (71 games, 25.4% win rate); Slav Defense (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 45.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Peter Thuerauf's FIDE rating?
Peter Thuerauf is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Peter Thuerauf played?
Our database contains 614 games by Peter Thuerauf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 226 draws, 185 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Thuerauf?
614 games by Peter Thuerauf 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.