Prepare against Frank Pfeifer
DEU · World #132,988 classical · FIDE ID 24630241
When preparing against Frank Pfeifer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Frank Pfeifer, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Pfeifer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank 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 | 1,639 | 1,753 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 42 | 31 | 61 | 31.3% |
| As White | 63 | 27 | 15 | 21 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 15 | 16 | 40 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Pfeifer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Pfeifer's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Pfeifer usually continues Nc3 (40.6% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Pfeifer usually continues Nc3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pfeifer usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 36.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
Frank Pfeifer's chess games
All 134 games by Frank Pfeifer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 42 wins, 31 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 7/8/16 | 22.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Germaine Helene Kickert | 1,972 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | B03 |
| Jan 2008 | Jakob Walther | 1,929 | ch-Niedersachsen | B23 |
| Jan 2006 | Alexander Lubbe | 1,898 | ch-Niedersachsen | B02 |
| Jan 2016 | Manfred Fischer | 1,823 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B02 |
| Jan 2007 | Harald Palmer | 1,769 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 42 | 19.5 | 1,532 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2011 | 28 | 13 | 1,599 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,651 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 12 | 5 | 1,557 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
| 5th Bad Zwesten Open | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 1,943 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Pfeifer's chess games?
134 games by Frank Pfeifer, from Oct 2005 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 Frank Pfeifer has played.
What does Frank Pfeifer play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Frank Pfeifer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Pfeifer answers 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Frank Pfeifer play as White?
As White, Frank Pfeifer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Vienna Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Pfeifer play as Black?
As Black, Frank Pfeifer most often plays: Alekhine Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Frank Pfeifer's FIDE rating?
Frank Pfeifer is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Frank Pfeifer played?
Our database contains 134 games by Frank Pfeifer, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 31 draws, 61 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Pfeifer?
134 games by Frank 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.