Prepare against Norbert Pfitzer
DEU · World #19,591 classical · FIDE ID 4674987
Our database contains 171 games by Norbert Pfitzer, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Pfitzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Pfitzer 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 | 2,061 | 2,168 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,066 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,066 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 80 | 36 | 55 | 46.8% |
| As White | 86 | 36 | 22 | 28 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 85 | 44 | 14 | 27 | 51.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Pfitzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Pfitzer's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 54 | 62.8% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 34.9% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Pfitzer usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pfitzer usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pfitzer usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pfitzer usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pfitzer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pfitzer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 59.4% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Norbert Pfitzer's chess games
All 171 games by Norbert Pfitzer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 80 wins, 36 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Gerhard Biebinger | 2,263 | 16th Rheinland Pfalz Open Seniors | E61 |
| Jul 2019 | Gottfried Schumacher | 2,182 | 17th RLP Seniors Open | C24 |
| Oct 2021 | Bernhard Geyer | 2,180 | 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D78 |
| Oct 2018 | Hans Singer | 2,176 | ch-North Austria Seniors 65 | D30 |
| Jul 2018 | Rolf Zimmermann | 2,165 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,936 |
| 26th ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,158 |
| 26th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Pfitzer's chess games?
171 games by Norbert Pfitzer, from Jul 2003 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 Norbert Pfitzer has played.
What does Norbert Pfitzer play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Norbert Pfitzer opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Pfitzer answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Norbert Pfitzer play as White?
As White, Norbert Pfitzer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Pfitzer play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Pfitzer most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Philidor (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Norbert Pfitzer's FIDE rating?
Norbert Pfitzer is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Norbert Pfitzer played?
Our database contains 171 games by Norbert Pfitzer, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 36 draws, 55 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Pfitzer?
171 games by Norbert Pfitzer 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.