Prepare against Philip Piraev
FM · Russia · World #4,623 classical · FIDE ID 4145542
Our database contains 55 games by Philip Piraev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Piraev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Piraev 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 | 2,284 | 2,391 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,327 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,319 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 38.2% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Piraev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Piraev's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Piraev usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Piraev usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Piraev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Philip Piraev's chess games
All 55 games by Philip Piraev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Igor A Polovodin | 2,468 | RUS-Cup | B80 |
| Jan 2003 | Igor Akhromeev | 2,424 | ch-RUS sf | B01 |
| Aug 2001 | Ivan Akimov | 2,300 | RUS-Cup07 | E12 |
| Jan 1995 | Marat Hasanov | 2,295 | ch-RUS sf | B74 |
| Dec 2006 | Azat Sharafiev | 2,294 | ch-Kazan | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS sf | 2003 | 18 | 8 | 2,315 |
| ch-Kazan | 2006 | 10 | 7 | 2,373 |
| RUS-Cup07 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,453 |
| ch-RUS 1/2 fin | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| RUS-Cup | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Piraev's chess games?
55 games by Philip Piraev, from Apr 2003 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 Philip Piraev has played.
What does Philip Piraev play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Philip Piraev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Piraev answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Philip Piraev play as White?
As White, Philip Piraev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Piraev play as Black?
As Black, Philip Piraev most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Philip Piraev's FIDE rating?
Philip Piraev is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Philip Piraev played?
Our database contains 55 games by Philip Piraev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Piraev?
55 games by Philip Piraev 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.