Prepare against Tanja Pflug
DEU · World #48,438 classical · FIDE ID 4672569
When preparing against Tanja Pflug, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Tanja Pflug, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tanja Pflug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tanja Pflug 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 | 1,899 | 2,056 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,039 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 17 | 32 | 33 | 20.7% |
| As White | 43 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tanja Pflug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tanja Pflug's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 46.5% | 42.5% |
| f4 | 18 | 41.9% | 44.4% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Bf4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 42% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Pflug usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Tanja Pflug's chess games
All 82 games by Tanja Pflug in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 17 wins, 32 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Tatjana Vasilevich | 2,412 | Bad Koenigshofen Open w | A81 |
| Jul 2010 | Antje Fuchs | 2,148 | ch-GER w | C11 |
| Dec 2009 | Katrin Daemering | 2,050 | BL2 Ost 0910 w | A03 |
| Oct 2014 | Tareq Syed | 2,027 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | A02 |
| Feb 2015 | Alina Zahn | 2,024 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Koenigshofen Open w | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,841 |
| BL2 Ost 1920 w | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| BL2 Ost 0910 w | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,954 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,018 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-GER w | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| BL2 Ost 2122 w | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tanja Pflug's chess games?
82 games by Tanja Pflug, from Oct 2004 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 Tanja Pflug has played.
What does Tanja Pflug play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Tanja Pflug opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.f4 (42% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tanja Pflug answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tanja Pflug play as White?
As White, Tanja Pflug's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); London System (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Dunst Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tanja Pflug play as Black?
As Black, Tanja Pflug most often plays: Dutch Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Tanja Pflug's FIDE rating?
Tanja Pflug is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Tanja Pflug played?
Our database contains 82 games by Tanja Pflug, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 32 draws, 33 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tanja Pflug?
82 games by Tanja Pflug 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.