Prepare against Ruprecht Pfeffer
DEU · World #8,479 classical · FIDE ID 4694872
Our database contains 144 games by Ruprecht Pfeffer, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruprecht Pfeffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruprecht Pfeffer 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 | 2,196 | 2,271 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,255 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,255 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 58 | 41 | 45 | 40.3% |
| As White | 68 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruprecht Pfeffer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruprecht Pfeffer's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 80.9% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 17.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 68.3% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 26.8% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Ruprecht Pfeffer's chess games
All 144 games by Ruprecht Pfeffer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 58 wins, 41 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Evgeny Zanan | 2,391 | 26th Pardubice Czech Open A | C18 |
| Jul 2008 | Sebastian Schmidt Schaeffer | 2,391 | 9th Berlin Kreuzberg Open | A02 |
| Jul 2015 | Miran Oganian | 2,370 | 26th Pardubice Czech Open A | A01 |
| Feb 2013 | Dirk Paulsen | 2,348 | Oberliga Nord O 1213 | B08 |
| Oct 2018 | Zsigmond Szajbely | 2,302 | Oberliga Nord O 1819 | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Paleochora Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,133 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,140 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,283 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,319 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| 20th Dresden ZMD Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruprecht Pfeffer's chess games?
144 games by Ruprecht Pfeffer, from Jan 2004 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 Ruprecht Pfeffer has played.
What does Ruprecht Pfeffer play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Ruprecht Pfeffer opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruprecht Pfeffer answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruprecht Pfeffer play as White?
As White, Ruprecht Pfeffer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruprecht Pfeffer play as Black?
As Black, Ruprecht Pfeffer most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Ruprecht Pfeffer's FIDE rating?
Ruprecht Pfeffer is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Ruprecht Pfeffer played?
Our database contains 144 games by Ruprecht Pfeffer, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 41 draws, 45 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruprecht Pfeffer?
144 games by Ruprecht Pfeffer 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.