Prepare against Christoph Pfrommer
FM · DEU · World #5,245 classical · FIDE ID 4603290
When preparing against Christoph Pfrommer, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 608 games by Christoph Pfrommer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Pfrommer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Pfrommer 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 | 2,267 | 2,403 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,308 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,364 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 608 | 197 | 275 | 136 | 32.4% |
| As White | 304 | 110 | 134 | 60 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 304 | 87 | 141 | 76 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Pfrommer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Pfrommer's side.
First moves as White (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 57.9% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 60 | 19.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 13.5% | 43.9% |
| c4 | 26 | 8.6% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pfrommer usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pfrommer usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pfrommer usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pfrommer usually continues Bg5 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pfrommer usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pfrommer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 79.5% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 17 | 12.9% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 54.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 39 | 37.5% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.8% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Christoph Pfrommer's chess games
All 608 games by Christoph Pfrommer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 197 wins, 275 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/16/5 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 48 | 16/16/16 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,683 | 13th Mainz Ordix Open | A81 |
| Jan 1997 | Gennadi Ginsburg | 2,485 | 16th Wiesbaden Open | B82 |
| Jan 1993 | Aljosa Grosar | 2,470 | Biel MTO Open | B67 |
| Jan 1989 | Bernd2 Schneider | 2,470 | BL2-Sued-West 8889 | B30 |
| Jan 1991 | Juergen Sehrt | 2,440 | BL2-Sued-West 9091 | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2002 | 73 | 39 | 2,332 |
| ch-Baden BM | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
| Oberliga Baden 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| Bischwiller | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,370 |
| BL2-Sued 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,333 |
| Oberliga Baden 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,293 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Pfrommer's chess games?
608 games by Christoph Pfrommer, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Christoph Pfrommer has played.
What does Christoph Pfrommer play on the first move as White?
Across 304 games with White in our database, Christoph Pfrommer opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Pfrommer answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Christoph Pfrommer play as White?
As White, Christoph Pfrommer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 304 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Pfrommer play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Pfrommer most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Christoph Pfrommer's FIDE rating?
Christoph Pfrommer is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Christoph Pfrommer played?
Our database contains 608 games by Christoph Pfrommer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 275 draws, 136 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Pfrommer?
608 games by Christoph Pfrommer 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.