Prepare against Piet Peelen
IM · NLD · World #3,436 classical · FIDE ID 1000403
Our database contains 605 games by Piet Peelen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Piet Peelen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piet Peelen 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 | 2,321 | 2,373 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,344 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,334 | 2,357 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 605 | 193 | 208 | 204 | 31.9% |
| As White | 296 | 112 | 110 | 74 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 309 | 81 | 98 | 130 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piet Peelen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piet Peelen's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 36.5% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 68 | 23.0% | 44.9% |
| c4 | 60 | 20.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 18.2% | 61.1% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.7% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Peelen usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Peelen usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Peelen usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Peelen usually continues Nf3 (39.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Peelen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Peelen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 101 | 76.5% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 7.6% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 96.1% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
Piet Peelen's chess games
All 605 games by Piet Peelen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 193 wins, 208 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 31 | 6/11/14 | 19.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 3/17/4 | 12.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 5/16/22 | 11.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 31 | 9/11/11 | 29.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/11/12 | 23.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 4/12/9 | 16.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,625 | Leeuwarden Open | A45 |
| Jun 2016 | Benjamin Bok | 2,613 | NED-ch internet | B12 |
| Nov 2019 | Jan Smeets | 2,596 | 5th ch-NED blitz | A13 |
| Jun 2007 | Friso Nijboer | 2,568 | Haarlem Open | A06 |
| Jan 1987 | Ruurd Dam | 2,560 | OHRA-B | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHRA-B | 1989 | 35 | 12.5 | 2,317 |
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2011 | 27 | 13 | 2,383 |
| Groningen Open | 1995 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,494 |
| Dieren Open | 1988 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,334 |
| Porabka | 1986 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1984 | 13 | 8 | 2,418 |
| Spakenburg FishPartners Open | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piet Peelen's chess games?
605 games by Piet Peelen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Piet Peelen has played.
What does Piet Peelen play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Piet Peelen opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piet Peelen answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Piet Peelen play as White?
As White, Piet Peelen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piet Peelen play as Black?
As Black, Piet Peelen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (43 games, 11.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 309 games.
What is Piet Peelen's FIDE rating?
Piet Peelen is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,334 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Piet Peelen played?
Our database contains 605 games by Piet Peelen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 208 draws, 204 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piet Peelen?
605 games by Piet Peelen 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.