Prepare against Peter Trzaska
DEU · World #17,063 classical · FIDE ID 4613970
Our database contains 474 games by Peter Trzaska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Trzaska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Trzaska 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 | 2,084 | 2,201 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,069 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 163 | 168 | 143 | 34.4% |
| As White | 242 | 93 | 84 | 65 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 232 | 70 | 84 | 78 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Trzaska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Trzaska's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 92 | 38.0% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 76 | 31.4% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 36 | 14.9% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 13.6% | 53.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Trzaska usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Trzaska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Trzaska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Trzaska usually continues c3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Trzaska usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Trzaska usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 35.5% | 43.4% |
| c6 | 37 | 34.6% | 45.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 12.1% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 8.4% | 77.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 58.8% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 16.3% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Peter Trzaska's chess games
All 474 games by Peter Trzaska 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: 163 wins, 168 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 41 | 13/19/9 | 31.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 35 | 9/13/13 | 25.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Steen Skovlund Larsen | 2,340 | Hastings Challengers 9596 | B27 |
| Jan 1991 | Mathias Hoefker | 2,340 | Oberliga NRW 9091 I | C52 |
| Jan 1988 | Frank Behrhorst | 2,325 | Bundesliga 1987-88 | D32 |
| Oct 2008 | Ulrich Dresen | 2,319 | ch-NRW | A44 |
| Jan 1994 | Johannes Eising | 2,310 | Oberliga NRW 9394 II | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bochum | 2001 | 28 | 17 | 2,079 |
| ch-NRW | 2012 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,149 |
| Bochum Post Open | 1992 | 20 | 14 | 2,465 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 18 | 9 | 2,381 |
| Bundesliga 1987-88 | 1988 | 15 | 4 | 2,124 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2007 | 14 | 8 | 2,049 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Oberliga NRW 9192 II | 1992 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Trzaska's chess games?
474 games by Peter Trzaska, 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 Trzaska has played.
What does Peter Trzaska play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Peter Trzaska opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Trzaska answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Peter Trzaska play as White?
As White, Peter Trzaska's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Trzaska play as Black?
As Black, Peter Trzaska most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Peter Trzaska's FIDE rating?
Peter Trzaska is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Trzaska played?
Our database contains 474 games by Peter Trzaska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 168 draws, 143 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Trzaska?
474 games by Peter Trzaska 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.