Prepare against Dieter Pilz
FM · Austria · World #11,919 classical · FIDE ID 1600532
When preparing against Dieter Pilz, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 15.6% over 32 games.
Our database contains 576 games by Dieter Pilz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Pilz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Pilz 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 | 2,143 | 2,359 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,214 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,274 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 576 | 195 | 227 | 154 | 33.9% |
| As White | 291 | 108 | 114 | 69 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 285 | 87 | 113 | 85 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Pilz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Pilz's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 49.8% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 128 | 44.0% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pilz usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pilz usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pilz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Pilz usually continues g3 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pilz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pilz usually continues e4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 52.3% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 46 | 35.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.3% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 75.3% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 14 | 16.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Dieter Pilz's chess games
All 576 games by Dieter Pilz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 195 wins, 227 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 18/21/11 | 36.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/12/10 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 5/13/14 | 15.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 27 | 6/9/12 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/14/5 | 26.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Josef Klinger | 2,475 | ch-AUT | B41 |
| Jan 1998 | Petr Velicka | 2,465 | 13th Wattens Open | C60 |
| Jan 1989 | Michael Schlosser | 2,440 | ch-AUT | C02 |
| Aug 2000 | Ladislav Kotan | 2,434 | 15th Wattens Open | C47 |
| Mar 2007 | Thomas Reich | 2,433 | chT-AUT 0607 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2000 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,342 |
| Hotel Irottko IM | 2000 | 21 | 12 | 2,366 |
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 2,210 |
| chT-AUT | 1994 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Hotel Lippa IM | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,268 |
| 2nd Oberland MZT | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,450 |
| chT2W-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Pilz's chess games?
576 games by Dieter Pilz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Dieter Pilz has played.
What does Dieter Pilz play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Dieter Pilz opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Pilz answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dieter Pilz play as White?
As White, Dieter Pilz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (50 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Pilz play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Pilz most often plays: Benoni Defense (32 games, 15.6% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Dieter Pilz's FIDE rating?
Dieter Pilz is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Dieter Pilz played?
Our database contains 576 games by Dieter Pilz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 227 draws, 154 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Pilz?
576 games by Dieter Pilz 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.