Prepare against Uwe Pewny
DEU · World #8,584 classical · FIDE ID 12976997
When preparing against Uwe Pewny, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 57.9% over 19 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Uwe Pewny, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Pewny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Pewny 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 | 2,194 | 2,268 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,318 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 62 | 40 | 33 | 45.9% |
| As White | 63 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Pewny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Pewny's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 76.2% | 67.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 11.1% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.9% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Pewny usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pewny usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Pewny usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pewny usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Pewny usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pewny usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 35.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 28.6% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 33.3% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 29.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Uwe Pewny's chess games
All 135 games by Uwe Pewny in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 62 wins, 40 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Arben Dardha | 2,271 | BL2-West 1920 | A49 |
| Jan 1991 | Hans Georg Mueller | 2,270 | Bochum Post Open | C16 |
| Dec 2018 | Andre Lisanti | 2,232 | BL2-West 1819 | B33 |
| May 2022 | Marcus Bee | 2,219 | Oberliga NRW 2122 | A42 |
| Apr 2015 | Georg Waldschmidt | 2,188 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bochum Post Open | 1991 | 13 | 9 | 2,446 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 II | 1988 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| BL2-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| BL2-West 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Pewny's chess games?
135 games by Uwe Pewny, from Feb 2015 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 Uwe Pewny has played.
What does Uwe Pewny play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Uwe Pewny opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Pewny answers 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games).
What openings does Uwe Pewny play as White?
As White, Uwe Pewny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Pewny play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Pewny most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Uwe Pewny's FIDE rating?
Uwe Pewny is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Uwe Pewny played?
Our database contains 135 games by Uwe Pewny, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 40 draws, 33 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Pewny?
135 games by Uwe Pewny 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.