Prepare against Natan Pirard
FM · Belgium · World #2,554 classical · FIDE ID 235725
Our database contains 167 games by Natan Pirard, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Natan Pirard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natan Pirard 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 | 2,356 | 2,367 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,314 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 65 | 54 | 48 | 38.9% |
| As White | 85 | 39 | 28 | 18 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natan Pirard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natan Pirard's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 97.6% | 62.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pirard usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pirard usually continues Nf3 (74.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pirard usually continues Qe2 (90.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pirard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Natan Pirard's chess games
All 167 games by Natan Pirard in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 65 wins, 54 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sim Maerevoet | 2,436 | 45th Ghent Open | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Hovhanisian,M | 2,391 | ch-BEL 2026 | A01 |
| Feb 2023 | Luuk Baselmans | 2,343 | Wachtebeke | B30 |
| Aug 2018 | Alik Tikranian | 2,295 | 18th Brasschaat Open | A14 |
| Jul 2023 | Adrien Anciaux | 2,282 | Charleroi Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,599 |
| ch-BEL U12 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 1,621 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,546 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-BEL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,317 |
| 19th Brasschaat Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natan Pirard's chess games?
167 games by Natan Pirard, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Natan Pirard has played.
What does Natan Pirard play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Natan Pirard opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natan Pirard answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Natan Pirard play as White?
As White, Natan Pirard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natan Pirard play as Black?
As Black, Natan Pirard most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Natan Pirard's FIDE rating?
Natan Pirard is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Natan Pirard played?
Our database contains 167 games by Natan Pirard, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 54 draws, 48 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natan Pirard?
167 games by Natan Pirard 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.