Prepare against Peter Pfister
CHE · World #21,182 classical · FIDE ID 1303562
Our database contains 37 games by Peter Pfister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Pfister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Pfister 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 | 2,047 | 2,147 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 21.6% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Pfister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Pfister's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pfister usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Pfister usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Pfister usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pfister usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pfister usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Pfister usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Peter Pfister's chess games
All 37 games by Peter Pfister 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Alje Hovenga | 2,161 | Bodensee Open | A86 |
| Jan 1996 | Hans Joachim Schubert | 2,115 | 20th Zuerich Open A | A90 |
| Jan 1998 | Roland Loetscher | 2,055 | 3rd Baden Casino Open | A70 |
| Jan 2014 | Gerd Anton Ferdinand Moos | 1,967 | Basel Open | D04 |
| May 2024 | Eduard-Carol Cziko | 1,904 | Bodensee Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,092 |
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,000 |
| 3rd Baden Casino Open | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,243 |
| Basel Open | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 2,063 |
| 21st Zuerich Open B | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,895 |
| 20th Zuerich Open A | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,175 |
| Basel Christmas Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,986 |
| 11th Winterthur Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Pfister's chess games?
37 games by Peter Pfister, 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 Peter Pfister has played.
What does Peter Pfister play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Peter Pfister opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Pfister answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter Pfister play as White?
As White, Peter Pfister's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Pfister play as Black?
As Black, Peter Pfister most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Peter Pfister's FIDE rating?
Peter Pfister is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Peter Pfister played?
Our database contains 37 games by Peter Pfister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Pfister?
37 games by Peter Pfister 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.