Prepare against Thomas Pfaffel
Austria · World #21,966 classical · FIDE ID 1604406
Our database contains 357 games by Thomas Pfaffel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Pfaffel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Pfaffel 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 | 2,041 | 2,199 | Sep 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,131 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 97 | 130 | 130 | 27.2% |
| As White | 171 | 56 | 64 | 51 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 186 | 41 | 66 | 79 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Pfaffel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Pfaffel's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 84.8% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 8.8% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 4.1% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pfaffel usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pfaffel usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Pfaffel usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pfaffel usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Pfaffel usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pfaffel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 66.2% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 91.0% | 35.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Thomas Pfaffel's chess games
All 357 games by Thomas Pfaffel 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: 97 wins, 130 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/12/7 | 24.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 6/9/13 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 4/7/12 | 17.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Dejan Antic | 2,450 | Graz Open B | B22 |
| Aug 2008 | Georg Danner | 2,440 | ch-Steiermark | E60 |
| Aug 2002 | Harald Schneider-Zinner | 2,344 | ch-AUT | C08 |
| Feb 2002 | Guido Kaspret | 2,302 | chT2S-AUT 0102 | A28 |
| Jan 2004 | Rene Wukits | 2,301 | chT-AUT 0304 | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open | 2002 | 33 | 12 | 2,142 |
| ch-AUT | 2008 | 18 | 6 | 2,158 |
| ch-Steyr | 2012 | 16 | 8 | 2,199 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,234 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2M-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| chT2S-AUT 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,262 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Pfaffel's chess games?
357 games by Thomas Pfaffel, 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 Thomas Pfaffel has played.
What does Thomas Pfaffel play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Thomas Pfaffel opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Pfaffel answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Thomas Pfaffel play as White?
As White, Thomas Pfaffel's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Pfaffel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Pfaffel most often plays: Indian Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Thomas Pfaffel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Pfaffel is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Thomas Pfaffel played?
Our database contains 357 games by Thomas Pfaffel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 130 draws, 130 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Pfaffel?
357 games by Thomas Pfaffel 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.