Prepare against Josef Plieger
Austria · World #54,644 classical · FIDE ID 1604252
Our database contains 92 games by Josef Plieger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Plieger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Plieger 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 | 1,875 | 2,085 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 16 | 31 | 45 | 17.4% |
| As White | 44 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 15.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Plieger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Plieger's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 27.3% | 29.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Plieger usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Plieger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Plieger usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Plieger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Plieger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Plieger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
Josef Plieger's chess games
All 92 games by Josef Plieger 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: 16 wins, 31 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Rene Levy | 2,235 | chT-AUT 9596 | A39 |
| Jan 1995 | Erich Laske | 2,145 | chT-AUT 9596 | A55 |
| May 2006 | Ton Goris | 2,086 | 24th Liechtenstein Open | A13 |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Schmidlechner | 2,060 | chT-AUT 9596 | D43 |
| Jan 1995 | Guenter Amann | 1,995 | ch-Vorarlberg | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goetzis Open | 1997 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,232 |
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,906 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 0 | 1,820 |
| 13th Liechtenstein Open | 1995 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
| 24th Liechtenstein Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,217 |
| 25th Liechtenstein Open | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Plieger's chess games?
92 games by Josef Plieger, 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 Josef Plieger has played.
What does Josef Plieger play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Josef Plieger opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Plieger answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Josef Plieger play as White?
As White, Josef Plieger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Plieger play as Black?
As Black, Josef Plieger most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Josef Plieger's FIDE rating?
Josef Plieger is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Josef Plieger played?
Our database contains 92 games by Josef Plieger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 31 draws, 45 losses (17.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Plieger?
92 games by Josef Plieger 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.