Prepare against Pascal Neukirchner
FM · DEU · World #3,499 classical · FIDE ID 12997927
When preparing against Pascal Neukirchner, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 391 games by Pascal Neukirchner, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Neukirchner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Neukirchner 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 | 2,319 | 2,341 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,278 | 2,339 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,315 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 187 | 111 | 93 | 47.8% |
| As White | 202 | 116 | 45 | 41 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 189 | 71 | 66 | 52 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Neukirchner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Neukirchner's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 70.8% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 25.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.5% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Neukirchner usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Neukirchner usually continues c4 (80.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Neukirchner usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Neukirchner usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Neukirchner usually continues g3 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Neukirchner usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 82.6% | 58.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.3% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 85.7% | 56.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Pascal Neukirchner's chess games
All 391 games by Pascal Neukirchner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 187 wins, 111 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 21/10/6 | 56.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 15/6/5 | 57.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| E65 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Davit Shengelia | 2,494 | chT2W-AUT 2324 | E72 |
| Jan 2019 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,476 | 31st Staufer Open | A40 |
| Jun 2019 | Leonid Milov | 2,456 | ch-Frankfurt A | D20 |
| Sep 2020 | Roland Schmaltz | 2,449 | ch-GER rapid 46th | A60 |
| Jan 2018 | Petr Velicka | 2,429 | 30th Staufer Open A | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U14 | 2013 | 16 | 9 | 1,359 |
| ch-Hessen U16 | 2015 | 14 | 7 | 1,747 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,398 |
| Eschborn Open | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,939 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,405 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-Hessen | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,468 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Neukirchner's chess games?
391 games by Pascal Neukirchner, from Dec 2014 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 Pascal Neukirchner has played.
What does Pascal Neukirchner play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Pascal Neukirchner opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Neukirchner answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pascal Neukirchner play as White?
As White, Pascal Neukirchner's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Neukirchner play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Neukirchner most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Pascal Neukirchner's FIDE rating?
Pascal Neukirchner is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,278 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Pascal Neukirchner played?
Our database contains 391 games by Pascal Neukirchner, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 111 draws, 93 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Neukirchner?
391 games by Pascal Neukirchner 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.