Prepare against Simon Pacher
Austria · World #19,865 classical · FIDE ID 1621084
Our database contains 158 games by Simon Pacher, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Pacher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Pacher 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 | 2,058 | 2,136 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,020 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,978 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 41 | 46 | 71 | 25.9% |
| As White | 80 | 25 | 20 | 35 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 16 | 26 | 36 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Pacher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Pacher's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 83.8% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Pacher usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pacher usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pacher usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pacher usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pacher usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Pacher usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 50.0% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 28.9% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Simon Pacher's chess games
All 158 games by Simon Pacher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 41 wins, 46 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Daniel Hartl | 2,248 | 32nd Feffernitz Open | B01 |
| Aug 2012 | Klaus-Dieter Kesik | 2,243 | 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | B19 |
| Aug 2017 | Gerd Mitter | 2,226 | 26th Feffernitz Open | B90 |
| Jul 2018 | Konstantin Peyrer | 2,209 | ch-AUT | C84 |
| Apr 2016 | Matthias Burschowsky | 2,199 | chT-AUT 1516 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Feffernitz Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,265 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| 31st EU-Cup | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,011 |
| 20th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,889 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,057 |
| 26th Feffernitz Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Pacher's chess games?
158 games by Simon Pacher, from Oct 2006 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 Simon Pacher has played.
What does Simon Pacher play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Simon Pacher opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Pacher answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Simon Pacher play as White?
As White, Simon Pacher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Pacher play as Black?
As Black, Simon Pacher most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Simon Pacher's FIDE rating?
Simon Pacher is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Simon Pacher played?
Our database contains 158 games by Simon Pacher, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 46 draws, 71 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Pacher?
158 games by Simon Pacher 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.