Prepare against Jack Pilley
United Kingdom · World #27,446 classical · FIDE ID 343403840
Our database contains 83 games by Jack Pilley, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jack Pilley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jack Pilley 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 | 2,002 | 2,041 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,152 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 39 | 22 | 22 | 47.0% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jack Pilley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jack Pilley's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 95.0% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Pilley usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pilley usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Pilley usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pilley usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Jack Pilley's chess games
All 83 games by Jack Pilley in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Mark L Hebden | 2,351 | British Rapidplay 2026 | E10 |
| Mar 2026 | Maksym Larchikov | 2,163 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B12 |
| Mar 2025 | Jinghan Cameron Goh | 2,102 | British Rapidplay | E01 |
| Apr 2025 | Adithya Vaidyanathan | 2,041 | 4NCL Easter Congress | D59 |
| Feb 2023 | Shlok Verma | 2,035 | Coventry Open | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,290 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,079 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,116 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| 109th ch-GBR Major Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,702 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 5 | 2,259 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jack Pilley's chess games?
83 games by Jack Pilley, from May 2022 to Aug 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 Jack Pilley has played.
What does Jack Pilley play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Jack Pilley opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jack Pilley answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jack Pilley play as White?
As White, Jack Pilley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jack Pilley play as Black?
As Black, Jack Pilley most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Jack Pilley's FIDE rating?
Jack Pilley is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jack Pilley played?
Our database contains 83 games by Jack Pilley, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jack Pilley?
83 games by Jack Pilley 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.