Prepare against Piotr Piesik
IM · Czechia · World #1,391 classical · FIDE ID 1136194
When preparing against Piotr Piesik, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 20.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 4,122 games by Piotr Piesik, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Piesik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Piesik 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 | 2,418 | 2,440 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,418 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,347 | 2,401 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,122 | 2,107 | 680 | 1,335 | 51.1% |
| As White | 2,083 | 1,141 | 351 | 591 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 2,039 | 966 | 329 | 744 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Piesik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Piesik's side.
First moves as White (2,083 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 1,808 | 86.8% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 201 | 9.6% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 63 | 3.0% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.2% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.2% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Piesik usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Piesik usually continues g3 (63.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Piesik usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Piesik usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Piesik usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Piesik usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (931 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 618 | 66.4% | 64.8% |
| e6 | 151 | 16.2% | 40.4% |
| c6 | 111 | 11.9% | 41.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 1.8% | 23.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 1.7% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 16 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (673 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 494 | 73.4% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 87 | 12.9% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 84 | 12.5% | 35.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Piotr Piesik's chess games
All 4,122 games by Piotr Piesik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Sep 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: 2,107 wins, 680 draws, 1,335 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 950 | 560/127/263 | 58.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 244 | 133/49/62 | 54.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 233 | 131/36/66 | 56.2% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 92 | 44/23/25 | 47.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 76 | 38/10/28 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 46 | 24/7/15 | 52.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 43 | 22/1/20 | 51.2% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 40 | 29/2/9 | 72.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 808 | 448/99/261 | 55.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 486 | 275/56/155 | 56.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 59 | 22/11/26 | 37.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 49 | 13/9/27 | 26.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 35 | 13/8/14 | 37.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 7/12/15 | 20.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 8/6/18 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 32 | 8/10/14 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Attack | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,773 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | D78 |
| Nov 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Mar 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | C16 |
| May 2021 | Peter Svidler | 2,714 | Titled Tue | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,679 | 1,586.5 | 2,387 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 113 | 61.5 | 2,328 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 51 | 24.5 | 2,350 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 43 | 26 | 2,338 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 41 | 30 | 2,389 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 37 | 21 | 2,239 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 32 | 21 | 2,321 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,397 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rasmus Svane (15 games) · Zbigniew Pakleza (14 games) · Matvey Galchenko (12 games) · Alexander Reprintsev (12 games) · Aleksandar Indjic (11 games) · Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (11 games) · Wojciech Przybylski (10 games) · Milosz Szpar (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Piesik's chess games?
4,122 games by Piotr Piesik, from Oct 2005 to Sep 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 Piotr Piesik has played.
What does Piotr Piesik play on the first move as White?
Across 2,083 games with White in our database, Piotr Piesik opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Piesik answers 1...g6 (66% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Piotr Piesik play as White?
As White, Piotr Piesik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (950 games, 58.9% win rate); Indian Defense (244 games, 54.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (233 games, 56.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,083 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Piesik play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Piesik most often plays: Modern Defense (808 games, 55.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (486 games, 56.6% win rate); Slav Defense (59 games, 37.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,039 games.
What is Piotr Piesik's FIDE rating?
Piotr Piesik is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,347 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Piotr Piesik played?
Our database contains 4,122 games by Piotr Piesik, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,107 wins, 680 draws, 1,335 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Piesik?
4,122 games by Piotr Piesik 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.