Prepare against William Pihl
CM · DNK · World #12,554 classical · FIDE ID 1467310
Our database contains 37 games by William Pihl, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Pihl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Pihl 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 | 2,134 | 2,237 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,977 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 24.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Pihl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Pihl's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Pihl usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pihl usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Pihl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pihl usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pihl usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
William Pihl's chess games
All 37 games by William Pihl in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Karl-Emil Elmer Nielsen-Refs | 1,955 | 3rd Koge EMT Open | D04 |
| Apr 2022 | Aryan Mollasoltani | 1,942 | 3rd Koge EMT Open | A06 |
| May 2019 | Daniel Andersen | 1,862 | Copenhagen Challenge | C10 |
| Oct 2021 | Noah Skaelbaek | 1,650 | ch-DEN U14 rapid | B33 |
| May 2019 | Darryl Hentley | 1,529 | Copenhagen Challenge | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| ch-DEN U14 rapid | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,578 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,637 |
| 3rd Koge EMT Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,931 |
| 33rd EY Open U18 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,046 |
| Koge Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Pihl's chess games?
37 games by William Pihl, from Jun 2018 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 William Pihl has played.
What does William Pihl play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, William Pihl opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Pihl answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does William Pihl play as White?
As White, William Pihl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Pihl play as Black?
As Black, William Pihl most often plays: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is William Pihl's FIDE rating?
William Pihl is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Nov 2025).
How many games has William Pihl played?
Our database contains 37 games by William Pihl, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Pihl?
37 games by William Pihl 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.