Prepare against Philipp Pali
Austria · World #7,924 classical · FIDE ID 1637843
When preparing against Philipp Pali, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Philipp Pali, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Pali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp Pali 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 | 2,206 | 2,281 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,241 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 83 | 55 | 55 | 43.0% |
| As White | 96 | 44 | 25 | 27 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 97 | 39 | 30 | 28 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Pali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Pali's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 45.8% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 40 | 41.7% | 67.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.4% | 65.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Pali usually continues Bc4 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Pali usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pali usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 67.5% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pali usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Pali usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Pali usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 54.9% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 19 | 37.3% | 57.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 51.9% | 60.7% |
| f5 | 8 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
Philipp Pali's chess games
All 193 games by Philipp Pali in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 83 wins, 55 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Fabian Platzgummer | 2,346 | 2nd Innsbruck Open A | B12 |
| Oct 2019 | Alexander Bertagnolli | 2,346 | chT2W-AUT 1920 | A10 |
| Apr 2020 | Aco Alvir | 2,338 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | C17 |
| Mar 2020 | Alman Durakovic | 2,292 | chT2W-AUT 1920 | A15 |
| Mar 2019 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,288 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U12 | 2013 | 20 | 10 | 1,573 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 2,088 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 1,894 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 1,937 |
| chT2W-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,339 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| Styrian Open B | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Pali's chess games?
193 games by Philipp Pali, from Jul 2012 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 Philipp Pali has played.
What does Philipp Pali play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Philipp Pali opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Pali answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Philipp Pali play as White?
As White, Philipp Pali's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Pali play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Pali most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Philipp Pali's FIDE rating?
Philipp Pali is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Philipp Pali played?
Our database contains 193 games by Philipp Pali, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 55 draws, 55 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Pali?
193 games by Philipp Pali 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.