Prepare against Dieter Pirrot
IM · DEU · World #3,703 classical · FIDE ID 4601157
Our database contains 830 games by Dieter Pirrot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Pirrot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Pirrot 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 | 2,312 | 2,447 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,360 | 2,360 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,365 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 830 | 404 | 233 | 193 | 48.7% |
| As White | 423 | 229 | 119 | 75 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 407 | 175 | 114 | 118 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Pirrot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Pirrot's side.
First moves as White (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 393 | 92.9% | 68.3% |
| d4 | 28 | 6.6% | 69.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pirrot usually continues c3 (66.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pirrot usually continues d4 (66.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pirrot usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Pirrot usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pirrot usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Pirrot usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 96 | 61.5% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 21 | 13.5% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 6.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 40.7% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 56 | 38.6% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 11.0% | 65.6% |
| f5 | 12 | 8.3% | 45.8% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Dieter Pirrot's chess games
All 830 games by Dieter Pirrot in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 404 wins, 233 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 121 | 57/47/17 | 47.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 38 | 24/10/4 | 63.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 12/3/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 14/2/0 | 87.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34 | 13/13/8 | 38.2% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,656 | 18th Vienna Open | C54 |
| Jan 1996 | Rustem Dautov | 2,625 | Chess Classics Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,615 | Bundesliga 1994-95 | B00 |
| Nov 2010 | Alexander Graf | 2,606 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C56 |
| Jan 1997 | Vereslav S Eingorn | 2,595 | 15th Metz Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ingbert Open | 2001 | 62 | 44.5 | 2,417 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 27 | 20 | 2,421 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 15 | 9 | 2,479 |
| Bundesliga 1989-90 | 1990 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,341 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 14 | 8 | 2,430 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1993 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,435 |
| Baden-Baden | 1988 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Pirrot's chess games?
830 games by Dieter Pirrot, from Apr 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 Dieter Pirrot has played.
What does Dieter Pirrot play on the first move as White?
Across 423 games with White in our database, Dieter Pirrot opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Pirrot answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Dieter Pirrot play as White?
As White, Dieter Pirrot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (121 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (38 games, 63.2% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Pirrot play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Pirrot most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 407 games.
What is Dieter Pirrot's FIDE rating?
Dieter Pirrot is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,360 in rapid and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Dieter Pirrot played?
Our database contains 830 games by Dieter Pirrot, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 404 wins, 233 draws, 193 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Pirrot?
830 games by Dieter Pirrot 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.