Prepare against Michael Pfleger
DEU · World #16,673 classical · FIDE ID 4634349
Our database contains 328 games by Michael Pfleger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Pfleger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Pfleger 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 | 2,088 | 2,273 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,198 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,141 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 127 | 71 | 130 | 38.7% |
| As White | 173 | 72 | 35 | 66 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 155 | 55 | 36 | 64 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Pfleger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Pfleger's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 52.6% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 37 | 21.4% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.5% | 57.7% |
| f4 | 8 | 4.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 7 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| e3 | 5 | 2.9% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 39.4% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.2% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 12.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 12.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 26.5% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 26.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 20.4% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.4% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Pfleger's chess games
All 328 games by Michael Pfleger 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: 127 wins, 71 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/4/17 | 34.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 12/4/13 | 41.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,453 | Crailsheim Open | B21 |
| Nov 2005 | Milan Bozic | 2,387 | 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A44 |
| Apr 2007 | Georg Siegel | 2,364 | ch-Baden | B10 |
| May 2008 | Marco Thinius | 2,356 | 11th Rhein Main Open | B30 |
| Nov 1993 | Eugen Kurz | 2,330 | Oberliga Baden 9394 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier A | 1985 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,249 |
| Crailsheim Open | 2000 | 13 | 8 | 2,423 |
| ch-Baden | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1988 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| Oberliga Baden 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| BL2-Sued 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,241 |
| BL2-Sued 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Pfleger's chess games?
328 games by Michael Pfleger, 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 Michael Pfleger has played.
What does Michael Pfleger play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Michael Pfleger opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Pfleger answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Michael Pfleger play as White?
As White, Michael Pfleger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Pfleger play as Black?
As Black, Michael Pfleger most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Michael Pfleger's FIDE rating?
Michael Pfleger is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Michael Pfleger played?
Our database contains 328 games by Michael Pfleger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 71 draws, 130 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Pfleger?
328 games by Michael Pfleger 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.