Prepare against Horst Pruesse
DEU · World #26,755 classical · FIDE ID 4689208
Our database contains 392 games by Horst Pruesse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Pruesse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst Pruesse 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 | 2,006 | 2,153 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 392 | 181 | 115 | 96 | 46.2% |
| As White | 185 | 83 | 53 | 49 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 207 | 98 | 62 | 47 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Pruesse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Pruesse's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 77.8% | 60.1% |
| a3 | 20 | 10.8% | 45.0% |
| f4 | 9 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.3% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pruesse usually continues Nc3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pruesse usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pruesse usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- 1.a3 — 11% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Pruesse usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pruesse usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Pruesse usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 72.2% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 12.4% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 9.3% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 68.8% | 65.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 20.3% | 69.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.9% | 42.9% |
Horst Pruesse's chess games
All 392 games by Horst Pruesse 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: 181 wins, 115 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 45 | 26/8/11 | 57.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Hans Wiechert | 2,255 | Bad Wildbad Open | E12 |
| Apr 2011 | Manfred Jandke | 2,175 | 11th Schneeberger Open | A29 |
| Dec 2019 | Walter Strobel | 2,171 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B23 |
| Oct 2013 | Achim Stanke | 2,158 | 18th Blankenburg Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Otto Vodep | 2,144 | 10th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 1,874 |
| ch-Baden Open U2000 | 2013 | 14 | 11 | 2,164 |
| ch-Baden HT1 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,049 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| Schwarzach Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| 15th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,924 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Pruesse's chess games?
392 games by Horst Pruesse, 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 Horst Pruesse has played.
What does Horst Pruesse play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Horst Pruesse opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.a3 (11% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Pruesse answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Horst Pruesse play as White?
As White, Horst Pruesse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Pruesse play as Black?
As Black, Horst Pruesse most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 57.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Horst Pruesse's FIDE rating?
Horst Pruesse is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Horst Pruesse played?
Our database contains 392 games by Horst Pruesse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 115 draws, 96 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Pruesse?
392 games by Horst Pruesse 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.