Prepare against Michael Pikalow
DEU · World #13,781 classical · FIDE ID 16227638
Our database contains 157 games by Michael Pikalow, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Pikalow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Pikalow 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 | 2,119 | 2,147 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 53 | 34 | 70 | 33.8% |
| As White | 79 | 32 | 13 | 34 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 78 | 21 | 21 | 36 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Pikalow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Pikalow's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 97.5% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pikalow usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Pikalow usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pikalow usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pikalow usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Pikalow usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 80.4% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Michael Pikalow's chess games
All 157 games by Michael Pikalow in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 53 wins, 34 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,391 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | B28 |
| Oct 2022 | Karsten Hansch | 2,320 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Masters | C45 |
| Mar 2023 | Milan Orsag | 2,280 | Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | B80 |
| Oct 2021 | Sebastian Pallas | 2,231 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Alfred Nemitz | 2,228 | chT-GER Lands U20 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 25 | 6.5 | 1,850 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2016 | 21 | 14 | 1,131 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,052 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,694 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,577 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,888 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Pikalow's chess games?
157 games by Michael Pikalow, from Aug 2016 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 Michael Pikalow has played.
What does Michael Pikalow play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Michael Pikalow opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Pikalow answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Pikalow play as White?
As White, Michael Pikalow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Pikalow play as Black?
As Black, Michael Pikalow most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Michael Pikalow's FIDE rating?
Michael Pikalow is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Michael Pikalow played?
Our database contains 157 games by Michael Pikalow, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 34 draws, 70 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Pikalow?
157 games by Michael Pikalow 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.