Prepare against Soeren Puerckhauer
DEU · World #10,336 classical · FIDE ID 24645915
Our database contains 59 games by Soeren Puerckhauer, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Soeren Puerckhauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Soeren Puerckhauer 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 | 2,165 | 2,176 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,189 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,271 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 10 | 26 | 23 | 16.9% |
| As White | 34 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 8.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Soeren Puerckhauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Soeren Puerckhauer's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 67.6% | 39.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Puerckhauer usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Puerckhauer usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …Nc6 (4% of these games) — Puerckhauer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Puerckhauer usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Puerckhauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Puerckhauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
Soeren Puerckhauer's chess games
All 59 games by Soeren Puerckhauer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 10 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Thomas Schmid | 2,273 | 23rd Schwarzach Open | B02 |
| Jan 2011 | Parwis Nabavi | 2,259 | 23rd Staufer Open | A48 |
| Apr 2024 | Thomas Oberst | 2,227 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | A46 |
| Apr 2024 | Markus Kottke | 2,218 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | B01 |
| Mar 2017 | Robin Stuermer | 2,186 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,152 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| 23rd Schwarzach Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,283 |
| 21st Staufer Open | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,057 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1314 | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,097 |
| 29th Staufer Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Soeren Puerckhauer's chess games?
59 games by Soeren Puerckhauer, from Jul 2006 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 Soeren Puerckhauer has played.
What does Soeren Puerckhauer play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Soeren Puerckhauer opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Soeren Puerckhauer answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Soeren Puerckhauer play as White?
As White, Soeren Puerckhauer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Soeren Puerckhauer play as Black?
As Black, Soeren Puerckhauer most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Soeren Puerckhauer's FIDE rating?
Soeren Puerckhauer is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Soeren Puerckhauer played?
Our database contains 59 games by Soeren Puerckhauer, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses (16.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Soeren Puerckhauer?
59 games by Soeren Puerckhauer 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.