Prepare against Christopher Piotrowski
DEU · World #17,108 classical · FIDE ID 24614700
When preparing against Christopher Piotrowski, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 116 games by Christopher Piotrowski, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Piotrowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Piotrowski 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 | 2,084 | 2,117 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,072 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,110 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 49 | 23 | 44 | 42.2% |
| As White | 60 | 27 | 10 | 23 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Piotrowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Piotrowski's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 50.0% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 17 | 28.3% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Piotrowski usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Piotrowski usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Piotrowski usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Piotrowski usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Piotrowski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Piotrowski usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Christopher Piotrowski's chess games
All 116 games by Christopher Piotrowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 49 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Ismael Karim | 2,394 | Berlin Unicorn Open | A37 |
| Oct 2011 | Werner Reichenbach | 2,310 | 7th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | A53 |
| Aug 2013 | Detlef Boetzer | 2,275 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A33 |
| Aug 2013 | Robert Vogel | 2,256 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D90 |
| May 2009 | Marcel Harff | 2,181 | ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,154 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 2,082 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,091 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,129 |
| ch-Berlin U18 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Piotrowski's chess games?
116 games by Christopher Piotrowski, from Oct 2007 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 Christopher Piotrowski has played.
What does Christopher Piotrowski play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Christopher Piotrowski opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Piotrowski answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Christopher Piotrowski play as White?
As White, Christopher Piotrowski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Piotrowski play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Piotrowski most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Christopher Piotrowski's FIDE rating?
Christopher Piotrowski is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Christopher Piotrowski played?
Our database contains 116 games by Christopher Piotrowski, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Piotrowski?
116 games by Christopher Piotrowski 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.