Prepare against Pirmin Loetscher
CHE · World #21,431 classical · FIDE ID 1305190
Our database contains 54 games by Pirmin Loetscher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pirmin Loetscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pirmin Loetscher 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 | 2,045 | 2,149 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 27.8% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pirmin Loetscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pirmin Loetscher's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Loetscher usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Pirmin Loetscher's chess games
All 54 games by Pirmin Loetscher 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Filip Daniel Goldstern | 2,369 | chT-SUI | B42 |
| Dec 1999 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,228 | 23rd Zuerich Open A | B41 |
| Dec 1999 | Claudio Boschetti | 2,153 | 23rd Zuerich Open A | C88 |
| Jul 2001 | Bruno Zanetti | 2,134 | ch-SUI | B32 |
| Dec 1999 | Christian Palmer | 2,122 | 23rd Zuerich Open A | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 24 | 7 | 2,089 |
| ch-SUI | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,288 |
| 3rd Baden Casino Open | 1998 | 4 | 2 | 2,248 |
| 23rd Zuerich Open A | 1999 | 4 | 3 | 2,427 |
| 1st Seeburg Open | 1999 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,621 |
| 2nd Baden Casino Open | 1997 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,950 |
| Zuerich Open 24th | 2000 | 3 | 0 | 2,034 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pirmin Loetscher's chess games?
54 games by Pirmin Loetscher, 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 Pirmin Loetscher has played.
What does Pirmin Loetscher play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Pirmin Loetscher opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pirmin Loetscher answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Pirmin Loetscher play as White?
As White, Pirmin Loetscher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pirmin Loetscher play as Black?
As Black, Pirmin Loetscher most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Pirmin Loetscher's FIDE rating?
Pirmin Loetscher is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Pirmin Loetscher played?
Our database contains 54 games by Pirmin Loetscher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pirmin Loetscher?
54 games by Pirmin Loetscher 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.