Prepare against Matthias Pflug
FM · DEU · World #7,883 classical · FIDE ID 4630041
Our database contains 354 games by Matthias Pflug, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Pflug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Pflug 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 | 2,207 | 2,312 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 111 | 126 | 117 | 31.4% |
| As White | 173 | 69 | 48 | 56 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 181 | 42 | 78 | 61 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Pflug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Pflug's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 88.4% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 19 | 11.0% | 36.8% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Pflug usually continues d4 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Bg5 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Pflug usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 94.4% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 40 | 54.8% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 24.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 11.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Matthias Pflug's chess games
All 354 games by Matthias Pflug 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: 111 wins, 126 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 43 | 9/16/18 | 20.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 10/12/13 | 28.6% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Dinko Brumen | 2,454 | chT2M-AUT 0102 | C18 |
| Nov 1998 | Rolf Schlindwein | 2,425 | BL2-Sued 9899 | A80 |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Seyb | 2,411 | BL2-Ost 1617 | B87 |
| Jan 2009 | Gregory Pitl | 2,405 | 5th Augsburg Ibis | C55 |
| Dec 2006 | Michael Hammes | 2,361 | 23rd Boeblingen Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Augsburg Ibis | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| Regionalliga SO 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| 3rd Postbauer Open U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| Rieden Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,335 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,224 |
| chT2W-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Pflug's chess games?
354 games by Matthias Pflug, 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 Matthias Pflug has played.
What does Matthias Pflug play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Matthias Pflug opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.h3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Pflug answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Matthias Pflug play as White?
As White, Matthias Pflug's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Pflug play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Pflug most often plays: Dutch Defense (43 games, 20.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Matthias Pflug's FIDE rating?
Matthias Pflug is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Matthias Pflug played?
Our database contains 354 games by Matthias Pflug, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 126 draws, 117 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Pflug?
354 games by Matthias Pflug 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.