Prepare against Samuel Pfeffer
DEU · World #85,422 classical · FIDE ID 16249160
When preparing against Samuel Pfeffer, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 63 games by Samuel Pfeffer, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Pfeffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel 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 | 1,772 | 1,772 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 6 | 39 | 28.6% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Pfeffer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Pfeffer's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 87.5% | 41.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues c4 (22.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Pfeffer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 77.3% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Samuel Pfeffer's chess games
All 63 games by Samuel Pfeffer in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Kai Spriestersbach | 1,863 | ch-GER U14 | E42 |
| May 2023 | Yaroslav Demchenko | 1,814 | ch-GER U16 | E73 |
| May 2023 | Maik Maul | 1,803 | ch-GER U16 | D00 |
| Dec 2020 | Kasimir Boissel | 1,781 | chT-GER Christmas U16 Steinitz | D05 |
| Oct 2021 | Levi Malinowsky | 1,775 | chT-GER Lands U20 | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 1,621 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2018 | 9 | 0 | 1,389 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,380 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,576 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,741 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Steinitz | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,521 |
| Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Pfeffer's chess games?
63 games by Samuel Pfeffer, from Feb 2018 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 Samuel Pfeffer has played.
What does Samuel Pfeffer play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Samuel Pfeffer opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Pfeffer answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Samuel Pfeffer play as White?
As White, Samuel Pfeffer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Pfeffer play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Pfeffer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Samuel Pfeffer's FIDE rating?
Samuel Pfeffer is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel Pfeffer played?
Our database contains 63 games by Samuel Pfeffer, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Pfeffer?
63 games by Samuel 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.