Prepare against Matjaz Pirs
SVN · World #35,629 classical · FIDE ID 14606941
Our database contains 261 games by Matjaz Pirs, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matjaz Pirs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matjaz Pirs 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 | 1,956 | 2,090 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,084 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 2,081 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 94 | 86 | 81 | 36.0% |
| As White | 127 | 52 | 39 | 36 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 134 | 42 | 47 | 45 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matjaz Pirs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matjaz Pirs's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 72.4% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 20.5% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pirs usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pirs usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pirs usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pirs usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pirs usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pirs usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 35.2% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 21 | 29.6% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 16.9% | 70.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 64.4% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Matjaz Pirs's chess games
All 261 games by Matjaz Pirs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 94 wins, 86 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Fabrizio Bellia | 2,448 | 18th Nova Gorica Open A | B01 |
| Sep 2011 | Sergey Trussevich | 2,389 | 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | A90 |
| Jul 2023 | David Stevanic | 2,294 | 14th Portoroz Open | B07 |
| Apr 2013 | Jan Gombac | 2,272 | 23rd ch-SLO | B51 |
| Jan 2017 | Jure Plaskan | 2,260 | 22nd Nova Gorica Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,060 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2013 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,023 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open B | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,156 |
| 17th Nova Gorica Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,977 |
| 18th Nova Gorica Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| 23rd ch-SLO | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matjaz Pirs's chess games?
261 games by Matjaz Pirs, from Oct 2005 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 Matjaz Pirs has played.
What does Matjaz Pirs play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Matjaz Pirs opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matjaz Pirs answers 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Matjaz Pirs play as White?
As White, Matjaz Pirs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matjaz Pirs play as Black?
As Black, Matjaz Pirs most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Matjaz Pirs's FIDE rating?
Matjaz Pirs is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Matjaz Pirs played?
Our database contains 261 games by Matjaz Pirs, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 86 draws, 81 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matjaz Pirs?
261 games by Matjaz Pirs 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.