Prepare against Sascha Pfleger
DEU · World #25,452 classical · FIDE ID 4677510
Our database contains 175 games by Sascha Pfleger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sascha Pfleger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sascha Pfleger 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 | 2,015 | 2,213 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 48 | 42 | 85 | 27.4% |
| As White | 83 | 25 | 21 | 37 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 92 | 23 | 21 | 48 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sascha Pfleger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sascha Pfleger's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 77.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.6% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pfleger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 22.2% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 46.7% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 30.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 23.3% | 14.3% |
Sascha Pfleger's chess games
All 175 games by Sascha Pfleger 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: 48 wins, 42 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Vasik Rajlich | 2,317 | Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | E71 |
| Nov 2003 | Markus Kauch | 2,273 | Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | A30 |
| Nov 2008 | Herbert Vetter | 2,268 | NRW Class1 0809 | A00 |
| Jul 2000 | Stefan Hirsch | 2,207 | 11th Sueder Sommer Open | E91 |
| Jul 2000 | Frank Eggenstein | 2,193 | 11th Sueder Sommer Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,408 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,806 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| Oberliga NRW 0001 II | 2001 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sascha Pfleger's chess games?
175 games by Sascha Pfleger, 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 Sascha Pfleger has played.
What does Sascha Pfleger play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Sascha Pfleger opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sascha Pfleger answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games).
What openings does Sascha Pfleger play as White?
As White, Sascha Pfleger's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sascha Pfleger play as Black?
As Black, Sascha Pfleger most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Sascha Pfleger's FIDE rating?
Sascha Pfleger is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sascha Pfleger played?
Our database contains 175 games by Sascha Pfleger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 42 draws, 85 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sascha Pfleger?
175 games by Sascha Pfleger 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.