Prepare against Peter Pilgrim
CUR · World #35,104 classical · FIDE ID 1012169
Our database contains 95 games by Peter Pilgrim, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Pilgrim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Pilgrim 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 | 1,958 | 2,060 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,966 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 33 | 17 | 45 | 34.7% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 3 | 27 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 48 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Pilgrim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Pilgrim's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 48.9% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 38.3% | 22.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.6% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pilgrim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Pilgrim usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pilgrim usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pilgrim usually continues b3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pilgrim usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pilgrim usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 19.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Peter Pilgrim's chess games
All 95 games by Peter Pilgrim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 33 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Albert Termeulen | 2,199 | 10th Haarlem AKN Open | A49 |
| Jun 2013 | Marc Helder | 2,143 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open A | B06 |
| Jul 2001 | Rolf Sander | 2,061 | 10th Haarlem AKN Open | B09 |
| Jun 2013 | Laurens Snuverink | 1,998 | Maarssen OKU Open A | B73 |
| Dec 2006 | Tom Meurs | 1,972 | Groningen Open A | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| Groningen SO ON Open B | 2000 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| Wch U20 | 1990 | 8 | 3 | 2,150 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| Utrecht OKU Open B | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,177 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open A | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Pilgrim's chess games?
95 games by Peter Pilgrim, from Apr 2004 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 Peter Pilgrim has played.
What does Peter Pilgrim play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Peter Pilgrim opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Pilgrim answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Peter Pilgrim play as White?
As White, Peter Pilgrim's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Pilgrim play as Black?
As Black, Peter Pilgrim most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Peter Pilgrim's FIDE rating?
Peter Pilgrim is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Peter Pilgrim played?
Our database contains 95 games by Peter Pilgrim, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Pilgrim?
95 games by Peter Pilgrim 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.