Prepare against Gregory Pitl
IM · DEU · World #2,316 classical · FIDE ID 4651693
Our database contains 580 games by Gregory Pitl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Pitl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Pitl 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 | 2,367 | 2,420 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 580 | 204 | 237 | 139 | 35.2% |
| As White | 322 | 133 | 130 | 59 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 258 | 71 | 107 | 80 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Pitl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Pitl's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 60.2% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 104 | 32.3% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.7% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.2% | 64.3% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pitl usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pitl usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pitl usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pitl usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pitl usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Pitl usually continues e4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 54.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 22.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.8% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.2% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.4% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 50.0% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 39 | 44.3% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Gregory Pitl's chess games
All 580 games by Gregory Pitl 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: 204 wins, 237 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/16/4 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/10/6 | 42.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,595 | Augsburg | C50 |
| Jan 2009 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,574 | 13th Neckar Open A | A63 |
| Aug 2009 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,532 | 12th Barcelona Sants Open | E91 |
| Apr 2006 | Mikheil Kekelidze | 2,520 | Neckar Open A 10th | D17 |
| Apr 2007 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,516 | Gausdal Classics Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Afro Open | 2003 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,150 |
| Budapest FS10 IM | 2007 | 13 | 8 | 2,356 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2005 | 12 | 3 | 2,208 |
| Augsburg | 2005 | 12 | 6 | 2,444 |
| Olomouc Agentura 64 Cup | 2005 | 11 | 8 | 2,493 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2003 | 11 | 3 | 2,154 |
| chT-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Pitl's chess games?
580 games by Gregory Pitl, 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 Gregory Pitl has played.
What does Gregory Pitl play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Gregory Pitl opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Pitl answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gregory Pitl play as White?
As White, Gregory Pitl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Pitl play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Pitl most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Gregory Pitl's FIDE rating?
Gregory Pitl is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Gregory Pitl played?
Our database contains 580 games by Gregory Pitl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 237 draws, 139 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Pitl?
580 games by Gregory Pitl 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.