Prepare against Marko Pitz
DEU · World #108,018 classical · FIDE ID 24694231
When preparing against Marko Pitz, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Marko Pitz, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Pitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Pitz 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 | 1,707 | 1,776 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 35 | 22 | 86 | 24.5% |
| As White | 66 | 22 | 8 | 36 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 13 | 14 | 50 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Pitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Pitz's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 98.5% | 38.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pitz usually continues f3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pitz usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pitz usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pitz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 35.9% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 35.9% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Marko Pitz's chess games
All 143 games by Marko Pitz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 35 wins, 22 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Indian Defense: Pawn Push | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Duras Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Minko Shishkov | 2,286 | Solingen Karneval Open | D00 |
| Aug 2009 | Gert Schroeder | 2,050 | 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B06 |
| Jul 2024 | Guenter Wolter | 1,870 | Greifswald Ryck Open | B07 |
| Nov 2022 | Arno Betke | 1,734 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Immanuel Eschrig | 1,663 | Greifswald Ryck Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifswald Ryck Open | 2024 | 27 | 9 | 1,535 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2015 | 19 | 6 | 1,651 |
| Greifswalder Open | 1999 | 14 | 4.5 | – |
| Strelasund Open | 1998 | 14 | 4 | – |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,545 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,686 |
| 4th Vellmar Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Greifswald Open | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Pitz's chess games?
143 games by Marko Pitz, from Sep 2009 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 Marko Pitz has played.
What does Marko Pitz play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Marko Pitz opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Pitz answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marko Pitz play as White?
As White, Marko Pitz's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Pitz play as Black?
As Black, Marko Pitz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Marko Pitz's FIDE rating?
Marko Pitz is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Marko Pitz played?
Our database contains 143 games by Marko Pitz, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 22 draws, 86 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Pitz?
143 games by Marko Pitz 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.