Prepare against Steffen Piechot
DEU · World #36,792 classical · FIDE ID 24637009
When preparing against Steffen Piechot, expect 1.b3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (86%).
Our database contains 35 games by Steffen Piechot, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Steffen Piechot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steffen Piechot 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 | 1,952 | 1,973 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,012 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steffen Piechot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steffen Piechot's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 14 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 93% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Piechot usually continues Bb2 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Piechot usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Piechot usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Steffen Piechot's chess games
All 35 games by Steffen Piechot in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Nov 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, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Ruediger Schoenrock | 2,203 | 1st Greifswald Klar Open | B00 |
| Apr 2001 | Gerhard Blosze | 1,817 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0001 | A01 |
| Nov 2001 | Dittmar Herde | 1,794 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | A06 |
| Feb 2002 | Franka Ganske | 1,666 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | A40 |
| Nov 2001 | Heinrich Buenz | 1,629 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3 | – |
| 1st Greifswald Klar Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,750 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,696 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 1,865 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 2 | 1,701 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,143 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0405 | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 1,916 |
| SWE Cup | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steffen Piechot's chess games?
35 games by Steffen Piechot, from Oct 2005 to Nov 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 Steffen Piechot has played.
What does Steffen Piechot play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Steffen Piechot opens with 1.b3 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steffen Piechot answers 1...b6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Steffen Piechot play as White?
As White, Steffen Piechot's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (1 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steffen Piechot play as Black?
As Black, Steffen Piechot most often plays: Owen Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Steffen Piechot's FIDE rating?
Steffen Piechot is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (May 2010).
How many games has Steffen Piechot played?
Our database contains 35 games by Steffen Piechot, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steffen Piechot?
35 games by Steffen Piechot 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.