Prepare against Andreas Pittelkow
DEU · World #18,898 classical · FIDE ID 34694978
When preparing against Andreas Pittelkow, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 41 games by Andreas Pittelkow, covering May 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Pittelkow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Pittelkow 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 | 2,068 | 2,068 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,005 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 41.5% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 132 rated games against 122 different opponents, across 36 events in 1 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 | 114 | 45 | 43 | 26 | 39.5% | 1,960 | 2,032 | 12 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 57.1% | 1,852 | 1,966 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 41 | 5 | 20 | 16 | 12.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 81 | 45 | 20 | 16 | 55.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 1,919 | 1,950 |
| 2025 | 65 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 1,965 | 2,028 |
| 2024 | 39 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 1,925 | 2,007 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Pittelkow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Pittelkow's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 47.4% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 42.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pittelkow usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pittelkow usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pittelkow usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pittelkow usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Pittelkow usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pittelkow usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Andreas Pittelkow's chess games
All 41 games by Andreas Pittelkow in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Nazar Tarasenko | 2,001 | Itzehoe Open | A08 |
| Mar 2024 | Andreas Kohtz | 1,981 | Hamburg HSK Easter Open | E62 |
| Apr 2024 | Stefan Lehmkuhl | 1,900 | Hamburg HSK Easter Open | E74 |
| May 2025 | Darian Farokhi | 1,867 | Itzehoe Open | A08 |
| Mar 2024 | Julian Braun | 1,827 | Hamburg HSK Easter Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,917 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,113 |
| Hamburg HSK Easter Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| RLN | 1983 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| Regionalliga NordN | 1988 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,097 |
| 2nd Berliner Sommer | 1984 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
| ch-FRG Hochschul | 1982 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Pittelkow's chess games?
41 games by Andreas Pittelkow, from May 2024 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 Andreas Pittelkow has played.
What does Andreas Pittelkow play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Andreas Pittelkow opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Pittelkow answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Andreas Pittelkow play as White?
As White, Andreas Pittelkow's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Pittelkow play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Pittelkow most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Andreas Pittelkow's FIDE rating?
Andreas Pittelkow is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Andreas Pittelkow played?
Our database contains 41 games by Andreas Pittelkow, covering May 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Pittelkow?
41 games by Andreas Pittelkow 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.