Prepare against Peter Wahl
CHE · World #72,592 classical · FIDE ID 1309986
When preparing against Peter Wahl, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Peter Wahl, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Peter Wahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Wahl 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 | 1,813 | 2,150 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,894 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 16 | 6 | 37 | 27.1% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1990-2026): 331 rated games against 315 different opponents, across 57 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 317 | 102 | 80 | 135 | 32.2% | 1,912 | 1,846 | 8 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 28.6% | 1,986 | 1,815 | 1 |
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 28.6% | 1,690 | 1,423 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 139 | 19 | 35 | 85 | 13.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 130 | 58 | 32 | 40 | 44.6% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,714 | 1,714 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1,975 | 1,675 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,692 | 1,612 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,921 | 1,921 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1,694 | 1,782 |
| 2019 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 1,861 | 1,881 |
| 2018 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1,875 | 1,675 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 1,964 | 1,831 |
| 2016 | 62 | 20 | 11 | 31 | 1,801 | 1,709 |
| 2015 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1,965 | 1,965 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2,029 | 2,029 |
| 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,874 | 2,074 |
| 2012 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1,880 | 1,665 |
| 2011 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 1,963 | 1,913 |
| 2010 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 1,983 | 1,908 |
| 2009 | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 1,989 | 1,927 |
| 2008 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 2,024 | 1,932 |
| 2007 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2,107 | 2,040 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,350 | 1,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,756 | 1,356 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Where Peter Wahl has played
Switzerland (39) · Germany (7) · Czechia (4) · Spain (4) · Liechtenstein (2) · Austria (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Wahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Wahl's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 93.1% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Wahl usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wahl usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Wahl usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wahl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Peter Wahl's chess games
All 59 games by Peter Wahl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Armin Frey | 2,002 | 13th Calvia Amateur Open | A03 |
| Dec 2013 | Aleksandar Jovalekic | 1,944 | 37th Zuerich Open | E73 |
| Jul 2022 | Nam-Khang Nguyen | 1,919 | 2nd Pfaeffikon Acrevis Open | B34 |
| Oct 2007 | Rene Mollet | 1,874 | 4th Calvia Open | B06 |
| Aug 2010 | Adam Dvorak | 1,851 | Tabor Open | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,902 |
| 34th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2018 | 7 | 0 | 1,431 |
| 4th Calvia Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| 2nd Pfaeffikon Acrevis Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,977 |
| Prague Summer Open B 3rd | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,531 |
| 16th Calvia Amateur Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,711 |
| 37th Zuerich Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 2,039 |
| 13th Calvia Amateur Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Wahl's chess games?
59 games by Peter Wahl, from Oct 2003 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 Wahl has played.
What does Peter Wahl play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Peter Wahl opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Wahl answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Wahl play as White?
As White, Peter Wahl's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Wahl play as Black?
As Black, Peter Wahl most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Peter Wahl's FIDE rating?
Peter Wahl is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Peter Wahl played?
Our database contains 59 games by Peter Wahl, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 37 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Wahl?
59 games by Peter Wahl 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.