Prepare against Pietro Silke Balerna
CHE · World #87,259 classical · FIDE ID 1354370
When preparing against Pietro Silke Balerna, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Pietro Silke Balerna, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pietro Silke Balerna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pietro Silke Balerna 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 | 1,766 | 1,766 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,711 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,710 | 1,737 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 30.3% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pietro Silke Balerna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pietro Silke Balerna's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Balerna usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Balerna usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Balerna usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Pietro Silke Balerna's chess games
All 33 games by Pietro Silke Balerna in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 13 | 5/3/4 | 38.5% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Bongcloud Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Lluis Uso I Cubertorer | 1,877 | Isle of Wight Masters | A80 |
| Oct 2025 | Mithran Gnanasekaran | 1,756 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Matthew Perchard | 1,741 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Jose Antonio C V B Ramos | 1,656 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Sam Kantor | 1,650 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,679 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,660 |
| Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,666 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| Pall Mall FIDE Congress 13th-15th March 2026 - Major Under 2000 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pietro Silke Balerna's chess games?
33 games by Pietro Silke Balerna, from Jan 2023 to Aug 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 Pietro Silke Balerna has played.
What does Pietro Silke Balerna play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Pietro Silke Balerna opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pietro Silke Balerna answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f6 (25% of games).
What openings does Pietro Silke Balerna play as White?
As White, Pietro Silke Balerna's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pietro Silke Balerna play as Black?
As Black, Pietro Silke Balerna most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Pietro Silke Balerna's FIDE rating?
Pietro Silke Balerna is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid and 1,710 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,766 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Pietro Silke Balerna played?
Our database contains 33 games by Pietro Silke Balerna, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pietro Silke Balerna?
33 games by Pietro Silke Balerna 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.