Prepare against Peter Pilis
Hungary · World #92,866 classical · FIDE ID 734527
When preparing against Peter Pilis, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 77 games by Peter Pilis, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Pilis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Pilis 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 | 1,750 | 1,869 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,603 | 1,649 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 17 | 13 | 47 | 22.1% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Pilis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Pilis's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 80.6% | 37.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pilis usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pilis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Pilis usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Pilis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pilis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Peter Pilis's chess games
All 77 games by Peter Pilis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Jozsef Mervo | 2,038 | 1st Biatorbagy Gal Memorial | B34 |
| Jun 2007 | Andre List | 1,984 | Budapest FS06 FM-B | B13 |
| Mar 2023 | Geza Kovacs | 1,933 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | B28 |
| Jan 2013 | Pal Benkovics | 1,921 | 1st Biatorbagy Gal Memorial | E94 |
| May 2011 | Laszlo Farkas | 1,885 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,880 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,574 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,612 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,344 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,725 |
| 1st Biatorbagy Gal Memorial | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,901 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,620 |
| Torokbalint Open | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Pilis's chess games?
77 games by Peter Pilis, from Apr 2005 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 Pilis has played.
What does Peter Pilis play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Peter Pilis opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Pilis answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Peter Pilis play as White?
As White, Peter Pilis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Pilis play as Black?
As Black, Peter Pilis most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Peter Pilis's FIDE rating?
Peter Pilis is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess, 1,603 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Peter Pilis played?
Our database contains 77 games by Peter Pilis, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Pilis?
77 games by Peter Pilis 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.