Prepare against Paul Pilshofer
Austria · World #8,095 classical · FIDE ID 1666274
Our database contains 160 games by Paul Pilshofer, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Pilshofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Pilshofer 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 | 2,203 | 2,262 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,096 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,140 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 78 | 20 | 62 | 48.8% |
| As White | 79 | 42 | 12 | 25 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 81 | 36 | 8 | 37 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Pilshofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Pilshofer's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 92.4% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Pilshofer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pilshofer usually continues Nf3 (82.6% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Pilshofer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Pilshofer usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pilshofer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 97.8% | 48.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
Paul Pilshofer's chess games
All 160 games by Paul Pilshofer in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 78 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 15/3/4 | 68.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Gunnar Schnepp | 2,276 | ch-AUT | D85 |
| Aug 2021 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,270 | 5th Innsbruck Open | C74 |
| May 2020 | Adam Steiner | 2,251 | ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | A15 |
| Nov 2023 | Hannes Ganaus | 2,235 | chT2O-AUT 2324 | D04 |
| Oct 2023 | Werner Wilke | 2,227 | chT2O-AUT 2324 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 1,328 |
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,953 |
| ch-EU Union U10 16th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,314 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,074 |
| ch-AUT | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,254 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Pilshofer's chess games?
160 games by Paul Pilshofer, from Jun 2018 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 Paul Pilshofer has played.
What does Paul Pilshofer play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Paul Pilshofer opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Pilshofer answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Paul Pilshofer play as White?
As White, Paul Pilshofer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Pilshofer play as Black?
As Black, Paul Pilshofer most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Paul Pilshofer's FIDE rating?
Paul Pilshofer is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (May 2022).
How many games has Paul Pilshofer played?
Our database contains 160 games by Paul Pilshofer, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Pilshofer?
160 games by Paul Pilshofer 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.