Prepare against Michael Pfarr
DEU · World #25,649 classical · FIDE ID 24673439
Our database contains 131 games by Michael Pfarr, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Pfarr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Pfarr 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 | 2,014 | 2,130 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,093 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,019 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 34.4% |
| As White | 64 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 67 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Pfarr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Pfarr's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Pfarr usually continues Nf3 (39.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pfarr usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Pfarr usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 92.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Pfarr's chess games
All 131 games by Michael Pfarr in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 45 wins, 45 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Fabian Englert | 2,355 | Regionalliga NW 1617 | B62 |
| Jun 2025 | Maximilian Menzel | 2,199 | 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | B12 |
| Apr 2010 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,162 | ch-Unterfranken M1 61th | B48 |
| Nov 2014 | Christian Schatz | 2,139 | Regionalliga NW 1415 | A48 |
| Jan 2017 | Johannes Arens | 2,130 | Regionalliga NW 1617 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-Unterfranken M2 57th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,903 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 62th | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| 56th ch-Unterfranken M2 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,020 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 61th | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,181 |
| Regionalliga NW 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| chT-Unterfranken HA 50th | 1999 | 9 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Pfarr's chess games?
131 games by Michael Pfarr, from May 2010 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 Michael Pfarr has played.
What does Michael Pfarr play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Michael Pfarr opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Pfarr answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Pfarr play as White?
As White, Michael Pfarr's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Pfarr play as Black?
As Black, Michael Pfarr most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Michael Pfarr's FIDE rating?
Michael Pfarr is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (May 2011).
How many games has Michael Pfarr played?
Our database contains 131 games by Michael Pfarr, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 45 draws, 41 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Pfarr?
131 games by Michael Pfarr 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.