Prepare against Volkhard Peter
DEU · World #97,966 classical · FIDE ID 24673366
When preparing against Volkhard Peter, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Volkhard Peter, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volkhard Peter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volkhard Peter 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 | 1,736 | 1,853 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,812 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 50 | 37 | 60 | 34.0% |
| As White | 73 | 32 | 16 | 25 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 18 | 21 | 35 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volkhard Peter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volkhard Peter's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Peter usually continues f4 (56.5% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Peter usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Peter usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 100.0% | 33.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
Volkhard Peter's chess games
All 147 games by Volkhard Peter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 50 wins, 37 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 23 | 12/2/9 | 52.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B21 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 0/4/9 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Wolfgang Schleese | 2,024 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1516 | B32 |
| Apr 2022 | Robert Lotz | 1,987 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2122 | C34 |
| Aug 2012 | Gerd Noelter | 1,926 | ch-GER Seniors | B29 |
| Aug 2015 | Paul Fischer | 1,919 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | B06 |
| Dec 2019 | Martin Fleischer | 1,902 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,777 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-GER Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,745 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,679 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volkhard Peter's chess games?
147 games by Volkhard Peter, from Sep 2009 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 Volkhard Peter has played.
What does Volkhard Peter play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Volkhard Peter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volkhard Peter answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Volkhard Peter play as White?
As White, Volkhard Peter's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volkhard Peter play as Black?
As Black, Volkhard Peter most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Volkhard Peter's FIDE rating?
Volkhard Peter is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Volkhard Peter played?
Our database contains 147 games by Volkhard Peter, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 37 draws, 60 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volkhard Peter?
147 games by Volkhard Peter 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.