Prepare against Andreas Plueg
FM · DEU · World #13,015 classical · FIDE ID 4634195
When preparing against Andreas Plueg, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Andreas Plueg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Plueg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Plueg 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 | 2,128 | 2,323 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,246 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,279 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 97 | 68 | 65 | 42.0% |
| As White | 113 | 53 | 30 | 30 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 118 | 44 | 38 | 35 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Plueg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Plueg's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 72.6% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 11.5% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Plueg usually continues Nf3 (74.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Plueg usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Plueg usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 73.1% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Plueg usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Plueg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Plueg usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 55.2% | 54.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.1% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 12.1% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 62.8% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 18.6% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Andreas Plueg's chess games
All 231 games by Andreas Plueg 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: 97 wins, 68 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Manfred Glienke | 2,380 | BL2-Nord 9798 | A10 |
| Nov 2016 | Klaus Berg | 2,358 | BL2-Nord 1617 | E73 |
| Dec 2015 | Norbert Sehner | 2,351 | BL2-Nord 1516 | E09 |
| Jan 1997 | Christopher N Dunworth | 2,330 | Coulsdon | D00 |
| Jan 2015 | Dusan Nedic | 2,315 | Oberliga Nord N 1415 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,224 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| Schleswig Holstein-ch M Class | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Coulsdon | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,418 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| chT-Schleswig Holstein A 55th | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| BL2-Nord 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Plueg's chess games?
231 games by Andreas Plueg, 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 Plueg has played.
What does Andreas Plueg play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Andreas Plueg opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Plueg answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Andreas Plueg play as White?
As White, Andreas Plueg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Plueg play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Plueg most often plays: Caro-Kann (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Andreas Plueg's FIDE rating?
Andreas Plueg is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Andreas Plueg played?
Our database contains 231 games by Andreas Plueg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 68 draws, 65 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Plueg?
231 games by Andreas Plueg 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.