Prepare against Damjan Pihler
SVN · World #58,353 classical · FIDE ID 14605317
Our database contains 35 games by Damjan Pihler, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damjan Pihler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damjan Pihler 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 | 1,862 | 2,012 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,957 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,957 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 20.0% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damjan Pihler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damjan Pihler's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Pihler usually continues Bf4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Pihler usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Pihler usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Damjan Pihler's chess games
All 35 games by Damjan Pihler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 7 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Franc Jr Brinovec | 2,113 | chT1-SLO Ost | D02 |
| Oct 2012 | Saso Brusnjak | 2,070 | chT1-SLO Ost | D02 |
| Aug 2005 | Matej Leban | 2,010 | 15th ch-SLO | C78 |
| May 2008 | Andrej Persuh | 1,625 | chT2-SLO East | D02 |
| Jun 2008 | Ziga Skvorc | 1,559 | chT2-SLO East | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO Ost | 2012 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| 15th ch-SLO | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,853 |
| chT-SLO East | 2005 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Portoroz Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,939 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damjan Pihler's chess games?
35 games by Damjan Pihler, from Oct 2004 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 Damjan Pihler has played.
What does Damjan Pihler play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Damjan Pihler opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damjan Pihler answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Damjan Pihler play as White?
As White, Damjan Pihler's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damjan Pihler play as Black?
As Black, Damjan Pihler most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Damjan Pihler's FIDE rating?
Damjan Pihler is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Damjan Pihler played?
Our database contains 35 games by Damjan Pihler, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damjan Pihler?
35 games by Damjan Pihler 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.