Prepare against Martin Pielawa
DEU · World #30,496 classical · FIDE ID 24600059
When preparing against Martin Pielawa, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (33%).
Our database contains 41 games by Martin Pielawa, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Pielawa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Pielawa 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 | 1,983 | 1,987 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,969 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 43.9% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Pielawa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Pielawa's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pielawa usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Pielawa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pielawa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pielawa usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Pielawa usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Martin Pielawa's chess games
All 41 games by Martin Pielawa in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Leopold Weise | 1,744 | Bodensee Open | A20 |
| May 2004 | Laszlo Botond | 1,710 | chB-Stuttgart | A03 |
| Jan 2004 | Benjamin Fischer | 1,680 | chB-Stuttgart | A00 |
| May 2004 | Bernd Stephan | 1,632 | Germany Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg U18 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U16 | 2000 | 7 | 5 | – |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U13 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| chB-Stuttgart | 2004 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,007 |
| Deizisau Open B | 2000 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Germany Open | 2004 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| Ditzingen Open B | 2001 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Pielawa's chess games?
41 games by Martin Pielawa, from Mar 2011 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 Martin Pielawa has played.
What does Martin Pielawa play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Martin Pielawa opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.g4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Pielawa answers 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Martin Pielawa play as White?
As White, Martin Pielawa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Pielawa play as Black?
As Black, Martin Pielawa most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Martin Pielawa's FIDE rating?
Martin Pielawa is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Martin Pielawa played?
Our database contains 41 games by Martin Pielawa, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Pielawa?
41 games by Martin Pielawa 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.