Prepare against Walter Peierl
Austria · World #81,411 classical · FIDE ID 1615459
When preparing against Walter Peierl, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Walter Peierl, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Peierl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Peierl 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 | 1,785 | 2,124 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,856 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,827 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 44 | 27 | 80 | 29.1% |
| As White | 75 | 18 | 11 | 46 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 76 | 26 | 16 | 34 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Peierl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Peierl's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Peierl usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Peierl usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Peierl usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 65.4% | 29.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Walter Peierl's chess games
All 151 games by Walter Peierl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 44 wins, 27 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 28 | 6/2/20 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Milan Keserovic | 2,232 | 15th Wch Seniors | B00 |
| Oct 2002 | Boris Blaushtain | 2,157 | 12th Wch Seniors | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Imre Kladiva | 2,140 | Eger Agria Open | A16 |
| Jan 2002 | Hans-Joachim Neese | 2,136 | 18th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | B21 |
| Jan 1996 | Zoltan Sipka | 2,085 | Eger Agria Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 1997 | 20 | 9 | 2,092 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| 15th Wch Seniors | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 12th Wch Seniors | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 18th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 1,860 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Peierl's chess games?
151 games by Walter Peierl, from Oct 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 Walter Peierl has played.
What does Walter Peierl play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Walter Peierl opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Peierl answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Walter Peierl play as White?
As White, Walter Peierl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Peierl play as Black?
As Black, Walter Peierl most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Walter Peierl's FIDE rating?
Walter Peierl is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Walter Peierl played?
Our database contains 151 games by Walter Peierl, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 27 draws, 80 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Peierl?
151 games by Walter Peierl 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.