Prepare against Olaf Pienski
DEU · World #42,202 classical · FIDE ID 4619544
Our database contains 208 games by Olaf Pienski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Pienski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Pienski 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 | 1,925 | 2,168 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 73 | 67 | 68 | 35.1% |
| As White | 114 | 41 | 37 | 36 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 94 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Pienski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Pienski's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 77.2% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 15 | 13.2% | 53.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pienski usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pienski usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pienski usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pienski usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pienski usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Pienski usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 66.7% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 33.3% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 21.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Olaf Pienski's chess games
All 208 games by Olaf Pienski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 67 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Ivan Cabezas Ayala | 2,316 | 36th Ghent Taminco Open | C19 |
| Apr 1993 | Massoud Amir Sawadkuhi | 2,270 | ch-Bremen | A31 |
| Jan 1993 | Andreas Liersch | 2,265 | GER CupT | D85 |
| Apr 2014 | Arne Doescher | 2,251 | ch-Bremen Open | A48 |
| Apr 2014 | Gerd Janusch | 2,234 | ch-Bremen Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2016 | 39 | 27.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-Bremen | 2023 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,951 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 14 | 8 | 1,935 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,764 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,257 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,935 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,238 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 1991 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Pienski's chess games?
208 games by Olaf Pienski, from Apr 2003 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 Olaf Pienski has played.
What does Olaf Pienski play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Olaf Pienski opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Pienski answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Olaf Pienski play as White?
As White, Olaf Pienski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Pienski play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Pienski most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Olaf Pienski's FIDE rating?
Olaf Pienski is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Olaf Pienski played?
Our database contains 208 games by Olaf Pienski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 67 draws, 68 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Pienski?
208 games by Olaf Pienski 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.