Prepare against Roland Pfretzschner
FM · DEU · World #11,692 classical · FIDE ID 4612086
Our database contains 340 games by Roland Pfretzschner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Pfretzschner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Pfretzschner 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 | 2,145 | 2,265 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,135 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 103 | 133 | 104 | 30.3% |
| As White | 175 | 59 | 66 | 50 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 165 | 44 | 67 | 54 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Pfretzschner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Pfretzschner's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Pfretzschner usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pfretzschner usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pfretzschner usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 72.1% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 88.1% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Roland Pfretzschner's chess games
All 340 games by Roland Pfretzschner 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: 103 wins, 133 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/11/6 | 46.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 3/11/7 | 14.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 8/11/11 | 26.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1984 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,450 | ch-DDR 33 Final | B52 |
| Dec 2003 | Matthias Thesing | 2,437 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | B43 |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Goldberg | 2,398 | Bundesliga 1999-00 | C47 |
| Feb 2008 | Jan Suran | 2,391 | BL2-Ost 0708 | B40 |
| Sep 2013 | Jaroslaw Krassowizkij | 2,381 | 84th ch-GER | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR 33 Final | 1984 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,304 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,162 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,334 |
| 3rd Bad Zwesten Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Pfretzschner's chess games?
340 games by Roland Pfretzschner, 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 Roland Pfretzschner has played.
What does Roland Pfretzschner play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Roland Pfretzschner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Pfretzschner answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Roland Pfretzschner play as White?
As White, Roland Pfretzschner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Pfretzschner play as Black?
As Black, Roland Pfretzschner most often plays: Benoni Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Roland Pfretzschner's FIDE rating?
Roland Pfretzschner is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (May 2010).
How many games has Roland Pfretzschner played?
Our database contains 340 games by Roland Pfretzschner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 133 draws, 104 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Pfretzschner?
340 games by Roland Pfretzschner 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.