Prepare against Peter Warkentin
DEU · World #74,520 classical · FIDE ID 24616699
When preparing against Peter Warkentin, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Peter Warkentin, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Warkentin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Warkentin 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 | 1,807 | 1,936 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 52 | 51 | 67 | 30.6% |
| As White | 86 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 84 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Warkentin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Warkentin's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 95.3% | 48.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Warkentin usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Warkentin usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Warkentin usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nc6 (67% of these games) — Warkentin usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Warkentin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 86.1% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 96.3% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Peter Warkentin's chess games
All 170 games by Peter Warkentin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 52 wins, 51 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 26 | 5/14/7 | 19.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Helmut Becher | 2,146 | 30th ch-SVR MAT I | B40 |
| Apr 2006 | Torsten Stau | 1,971 | ch-SVR MAT-II 29th | B01 |
| Apr 2010 | Hans Juergen Zirwes | 1,933 | ch-SVR MAT-I 33rd | B50 |
| Apr 2017 | Bernd Mallmann | 1,912 | ch-SVR MAT | A01 |
| Mar 2008 | Holger Liesenfeld | 1,860 | ch-SVR MAT 31th | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2004 | 21 | 10 | 1,685 |
| ch-SVR MAT | 2017 | 15 | 6 | 1,746 |
| SVR Open | 2004 | 14 | 6 | 1,454 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 29th | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,783 |
| SVR-ch MAT-I 37th | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,625 |
| SVR-ch MAT-I 35th | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,651 |
| 30th ch-SVR MAT I | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-SVR MAT 31th | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Warkentin's chess games?
170 games by Peter Warkentin, from Oct 2005 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 Warkentin has played.
What does Peter Warkentin play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Peter Warkentin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Warkentin answers 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Warkentin play as White?
As White, Peter Warkentin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Warkentin play as Black?
As Black, Peter Warkentin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Peter Warkentin's FIDE rating?
Peter Warkentin is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Peter Warkentin played?
Our database contains 170 games by Peter Warkentin, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 51 draws, 67 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Warkentin?
170 games by Peter Warkentin 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.