Prepare against Benedikt Pitel
United Kingdom · World #96,154 classical · FIDE ID 496413
When preparing against Benedikt Pitel, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 68 games by Benedikt Pitel, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Pitel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Pitel 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 | 1,740 | 1,832 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,714 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,690 | 1,690 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 30 | 7 | 31 | 44.1% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Pitel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Pitel's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 26.5% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pitel usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pitel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Pitel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Pitel usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Pitel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Pitel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 61.9% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
Benedikt Pitel's chess games
All 68 games by Benedikt Pitel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 30 wins, 7 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Aram Ter-gevorkian | 1,955 | 32nd 4NCL Congress | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Conor O`reilly | 1,924 | 12th ChessMates Int | B10 |
| Jul 2024 | Anay Misra | 1,908 | ch-BCF U12 blitz | B01 |
| Jan 2025 | John S Garnett | 1,893 | 32nd 4NCL Congress | B01 |
| Sep 2023 | David W Stephenson | 1,780 | Hull 4NCL Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U12 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,584 |
| ch-ENG U08 Rapid | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,222 |
| ch-ENG U08 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 998 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 7th Sub 1400 | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,010 |
| Robinson Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,737 |
| 4NCL Online U1100 Open 6th | 2021 | 5 | 5 | 1,363 |
| 12th ChessMates Int | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 1100 | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Pitel's chess games?
68 games by Benedikt Pitel, from Dec 2021 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 Benedikt Pitel has played.
What does Benedikt Pitel play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Benedikt Pitel opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Pitel answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Pitel play as White?
As White, Benedikt Pitel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Pitel play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Pitel most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Benedikt Pitel's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Pitel is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,690 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (May 2025).
How many games has Benedikt Pitel played?
Our database contains 68 games by Benedikt Pitel, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 7 draws, 31 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Pitel?
68 games by Benedikt Pitel 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.