Prepare against Andreas Pfeifer
France · World #44,069 classical · FIDE ID 622168
Our database contains 82 games by Andreas Pfeifer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Pfeifer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Pfeifer 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 | 1,917 | 2,152 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,928 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 24 | 16 | 42 | 29.3% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Pfeifer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Pfeifer's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pfeifer usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Pfeifer usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pfeifer usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Pfeifer usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Pfeifer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 56.0% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Andreas Pfeifer's chess games
All 82 games by Andreas Pfeifer 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: 24 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Damiano Locci | 2,153 | 16th Venice Autumn Open | D00 |
| Nov 2011 | Giorgio Redo | 2,114 | Venice Autumn Open 17th | A43 |
| Oct 2010 | Gonzalo Mombiela Martinez | 2,091 | chT1-FRA 1011 | A04 |
| Oct 2004 | Gianni Verducci | 2,045 | 10th Venice Autumn Open A | C06 |
| Nov 2005 | Gianfrancesco Rigo | 2,028 | 11th Venice Autumn Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toulouse Open | 1997 | 10 | 2 | 1,942 |
| 20th Syre Memorial Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 11th Venice Autumn Open | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,260 |
| 13th Venice Autumn Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| 10th Venice Autumn Open A | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| Venice Autumn Open 09th | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,006 |
| Venice Autumn Open 17th | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
| 16th Venice Autumn Open | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Pfeifer's chess games?
82 games by Andreas Pfeifer, 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 Andreas Pfeifer has played.
What does Andreas Pfeifer play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Andreas Pfeifer opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Pfeifer answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Andreas Pfeifer play as White?
As White, Andreas Pfeifer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Pfeifer play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Pfeifer most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Andreas Pfeifer's FIDE rating?
Andreas Pfeifer is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Andreas Pfeifer played?
Our database contains 82 games by Andreas Pfeifer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Pfeifer?
82 games by Andreas Pfeifer 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.