Prepare against Stefan Pflaum
DEU · World #53,545 classical · FIDE ID 24615102
When preparing against Stefan Pflaum, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (64%).
Our database contains 49 games by Stefan Pflaum, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Pflaum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Pflaum 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 | 2,057 | 2,099 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 38.8% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Pflaum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Pflaum's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 77.8% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 22.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pflaum usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pflaum usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Pflaum usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pflaum usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Pflaum usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pflaum usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Stefan Pflaum's chess games
All 49 games by Stefan Pflaum in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Michael Huettig | 2,164 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A69 |
| Aug 2016 | Moritz Reck | 2,141 | ch-Wuerttemberg | C26 |
| May 2009 | Thomas Schnepel | 1,982 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A34 |
| Sep 2015 | Till Heer | 1,912 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | C58 |
| May 2016 | Michael Wohlfahrt | 1,909 | ch-Stuttgart A int | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 2,102 |
| 2nd Hourtin Vins du Medoc Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,033 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,004 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-Nittenau 10th | 2010 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| 4th Wuerzburg Open | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 1,940 |
| 3rd Sables d'Olonne Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Pflaum's chess games?
49 games by Stefan Pflaum, from Apr 2009 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 Stefan Pflaum has played.
What does Stefan Pflaum play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Stefan Pflaum opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Pflaum answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Stefan Pflaum play as White?
As White, Stefan Pflaum's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Pflaum play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Pflaum most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Stefan Pflaum's FIDE rating?
Stefan Pflaum is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Stefan Pflaum played?
Our database contains 49 games by Stefan Pflaum, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Pflaum?
49 games by Stefan Pflaum 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.