Prepare against Christian Pleyer
DEU · World #39,241 classical · FIDE ID 12934984
When preparing against Christian Pleyer, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 90 games by Christian Pleyer, covering Jul 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Christian Pleyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Pleyer 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 | 1,940 | 1,940 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 37.8% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Pleyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Pleyer's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 97.7% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pleyer usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pleyer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Pleyer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pleyer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 87.5% |
Christian Pleyer's chess games
All 90 games by Christian Pleyer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 26 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Volker Schmidt | 2,109 | 22nd Rhein Main Open A | B02 |
| Oct 2022 | Sebastian Voelker | 2,037 | 44th Arco Open | D10 |
| Oct 2026 | Tommaso Fuochi | 2,028 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (1-37) | A84 |
| Jun 2023 | Lorenz Busch | 2,012 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | A48 |
| Jan 2015 | Helmut Wiegand | 1,956 | ch-Hessen Open B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Hessen | 2017 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 1,844 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,745 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open B | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,716 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Pleyer's chess games?
90 games by Christian Pleyer, from Jul 2013 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 Christian Pleyer has played.
What does Christian Pleyer play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Christian Pleyer opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Pleyer answers 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Christian Pleyer play as White?
As White, Christian Pleyer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Pleyer play as Black?
As Black, Christian Pleyer most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Christian Pleyer's FIDE rating?
Christian Pleyer is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Christian Pleyer played?
Our database contains 90 games by Christian Pleyer, covering Jul 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 26 draws, 30 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Pleyer?
90 games by Christian Pleyer 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.