Prepare against Johann Pichl
DEU · World #129,590 classical · FIDE ID 16249747
When preparing against Johann Pichl, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 40 games by Johann Pichl, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Pichl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Pichl 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 | 1,648 | 1,711 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Pichl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Pichl's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Pichl usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Pichl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Pichl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Pichl usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Johann Pichl's chess games
All 40 games by Johann Pichl in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Walter Mainka | 1,515 | Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | D35 |
| Jun 2022 | Uwe Henkel | 1,442 | 24th Rhein Main Open B | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Leon Papadopoulos | 1,388 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D30 |
| Nov 2023 | AS. Anthoni Samy | 1,329 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B01 |
| Nov 2023 | Roman Vinogradov | 1,306 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,659 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,530 |
| 24th Rhein Main Open B | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,453 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,572 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,441 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Pichl's chess games?
40 games by Johann Pichl, from Dec 2018 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 Johann Pichl has played.
What does Johann Pichl play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Johann Pichl opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Pichl answers 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Johann Pichl play as White?
As White, Johann Pichl's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Pichl play as Black?
As Black, Johann Pichl most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Johann Pichl's FIDE rating?
Johann Pichl is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Johann Pichl played?
Our database contains 40 games by Johann Pichl, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Pichl?
40 games by Johann Pichl 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.