Prepare against Friedbert Pruefer
DEU · World #8,238 classical · FIDE ID 24699772
Our database contains 225 games by Friedbert Pruefer, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Friedbert Pruefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedbert Pruefer 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 | 2,201 | 2,283 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,176 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 95 | 95 | 35 | 42.2% |
| As White | 115 | 52 | 44 | 19 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 110 | 43 | 51 | 16 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedbert Pruefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedbert Pruefer's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 93.0% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Pruefer usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pruefer usually continues c4 (80.6% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Pruefer usually continues e4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pruefer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pruefer usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pruefer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 66.7% | 53.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 15.6% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 97.4% | 73.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Friedbert Pruefer's chess games
All 225 games by Friedbert Pruefer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 95 wins, 95 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A62 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D34 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 8/16/6 | 26.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Nathan Birnboim | 2,369 | WchT Seniors 65 | A52 |
| Jun 2016 | Karol Motuz | 2,333 | WchT Seniors 50 | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Bernd Baum | 2,264 | chT-EU Seniors | B07 |
| Aug 2014 | Berthold Bartsch | 2,243 | 26th chA-GER Seniors | A00 |
| May 2019 | Juergen Juhnke | 2,230 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,288 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 2,195 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 34th | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,275 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,325 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,203 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedbert Pruefer's chess games?
225 games by Friedbert Pruefer, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Friedbert Pruefer has played.
What does Friedbert Pruefer play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Friedbert Pruefer opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedbert Pruefer answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Friedbert Pruefer play as White?
As White, Friedbert Pruefer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 81.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedbert Pruefer play as Black?
As Black, Friedbert Pruefer most often plays: Pirc Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Friedbert Pruefer's FIDE rating?
Friedbert Pruefer is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Friedbert Pruefer played?
Our database contains 225 games by Friedbert Pruefer, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 95 draws, 35 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedbert Pruefer?
225 games by Friedbert Pruefer 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.