Prepare against Ella Pitam
WGM · Israel · World #11,858 classical · FIDE ID 2802244
Our database contains 244 games by Ella Pitam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ella Pitam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ella Pitam 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 | 2,296 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 112 | 66 | 65 | 45.9% |
| As White | 119 | 68 | 30 | 20 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 125 | 44 | 36 | 45 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ella Pitam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ella Pitam's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 107 | 89.9% | 71.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 8.4% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 90% of White games, 71.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pitam usually continues Nc3 (70.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Pitam usually continues Nc3 (72.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Pitam usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Pitam usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Pitam usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pitam usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 79 | 98.8% | 55.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 70.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Ella Pitam's chess games
All 244 games by Ella Pitam 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: 112 wins, 66 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 19/9/4 | 59.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 31 | 16/9/5 | 51.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Robert Rabiega | 2,490 | 15th Berliner Sommer | D36 |
| Jan 1998 | Masha Klinova | 2,355 | Dresden zt w | A29 |
| Jan 1996 | Pin Wang | 2,345 | 32nd Olympiad Women | C06 |
| Jan 1996 | Elena Sedina | 2,345 | 32nd Olympiad Women | A21 |
| Oct 2009 | Joanna Dworakowska | 2,345 | 8th chT-EU w | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR w | 2000 | 34 | 24 | 2,332 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 1997 | 26 | 14 | 2,267 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 1993 | 22 | 13 | 2,229 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 1995 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,348 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 1995 | 20 | 13 | 2,357 |
| 32nd Olympiad Women | 1996 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,466 |
| 33rd Olympiad Women | 1998 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,380 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ella Pitam's chess games?
244 games by Ella Pitam, 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 Ella Pitam has played.
What does Ella Pitam play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Ella Pitam opens with 1.c4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ella Pitam answers 1...e6 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ella Pitam play as White?
As White, Ella Pitam's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 59.4% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 51.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ella Pitam play as Black?
As Black, Ella Pitam most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 43.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Ella Pitam's FIDE rating?
Ella Pitam is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ella Pitam played?
Our database contains 244 games by Ella Pitam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 66 draws, 65 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ella Pitam?
244 games by Ella Pitam 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.