Prepare against Igor Pitelin
Russia · World #14,127 classical · FIDE ID 24104132
Our database contains 39 games by Igor Pitelin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Pitelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Pitelin 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 | 2,115 | 2,227 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,185 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,196 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 56.4% |
| As White | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 68.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Pitelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Pitelin's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Pitelin usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Pitelin usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pitelin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Pitelin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Igor Pitelin's chess games
All 39 games by Igor Pitelin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Fyodor Myshakov | 2,184 | Moscow Open | B13 |
| Aug 2004 | Vladimir Borzov | 2,161 | Kimry Open | A05 |
| Nov 2007 | Stanislav Eliseev | 2,156 | Moscow Rating | C28 |
| Nov 2007 | Anton Mukhin | 2,149 | Moscow Rating | A23 |
| Jan 2007 | Evgeniy Zhegalin | 2,141 | ch-Kimry | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Rating | 2007 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,389 |
| ch-Kimry | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| 45th Kimry Summer Open | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| Moscow Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,105 |
| Kimry Open | 2004 | 4 | 3 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Pitelin's chess games?
39 games by Igor Pitelin, from Jul 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 Igor Pitelin has played.
What does Igor Pitelin play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Igor Pitelin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Pitelin answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Igor Pitelin play as White?
As White, Igor Pitelin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Center Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Pitelin play as Black?
As Black, Igor Pitelin most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Igor Pitelin's FIDE rating?
Igor Pitelin is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Igor Pitelin played?
Our database contains 39 games by Igor Pitelin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (56.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Pitelin?
39 games by Igor Pitelin 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.