Prepare against Clemens Pallitsch
Austria · World #10,762 classical · FIDE ID 1615084
Our database contains 124 games by Clemens Pallitsch, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clemens Pallitsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clemens Pallitsch 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 | 2,158 | 2,251 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 31 | 42 | 51 | 25.0% |
| As White | 56 | 14 | 25 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clemens Pallitsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clemens Pallitsch's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 98.2% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pallitsch usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Pallitsch usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pallitsch usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Pallitsch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 55.9% | 42.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Clemens Pallitsch's chess games
All 124 games by Clemens Pallitsch 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: 31 wins, 42 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Mateusz Paszewski | 2,342 | 25th Zadar Open A | B48 |
| Jan 2017 | Harald Penz | 2,315 | chT2O-AUT 1617 | D45 |
| Jan 2007 | Stefan Wirius | 2,284 | chT2O-AUT 0607 | E70 |
| Oct 2023 | Benedikt Huber | 2,274 | chT2O-AUT 2324 | D36 |
| Dec 2018 | Haik Der Manuelian | 2,262 | 25th Zadar Open A | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U16 | 2004 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| chT2O-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,988 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| 34th Oberwart Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,170 |
| Styrian Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| 25th Zadar Open A | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,315 |
| chT2O-AUT 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clemens Pallitsch's chess games?
124 games by Clemens Pallitsch, 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 Clemens Pallitsch has played.
What does Clemens Pallitsch play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Clemens Pallitsch opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clemens Pallitsch answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Clemens Pallitsch play as White?
As White, Clemens Pallitsch's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clemens Pallitsch play as Black?
As Black, Clemens Pallitsch most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Clemens Pallitsch's FIDE rating?
Clemens Pallitsch is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Clemens Pallitsch played?
Our database contains 124 games by Clemens Pallitsch, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 42 draws, 51 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clemens Pallitsch?
124 games by Clemens Pallitsch 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.