Prepare against Zeno Pfaar
DEU · World #31,012 classical · FIDE ID 34614567
When preparing against Zeno Pfaar, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 38 games by Zeno Pfaar, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeno Pfaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeno Pfaar 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 | 1,980 | 2,079 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,961 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 42.1% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeno Pfaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeno Pfaar's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pfaar usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Pfaar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Pfaar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Pfaar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Zeno Pfaar's chess games
All 38 games by Zeno Pfaar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Ralf Riemer | 1,997 | 6th Bamberg Open | C43 |
| Dec 2023 | Andreas Hoffmann | 1,967 | BL2-West 2324 | D05 |
| Oct 2025 | Dakxwin Sutharjan | 1,929 | 42nd Muensterland Open | B22 |
| Oct 2025 | Katharina Reinecke | 1,927 | 42nd Muensterland Open | B12 |
| Sep 2024 | Thomas Kromer | 1,909 | 6th Bamberg Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,046 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| BL2-West 2324 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,160 |
| 28th OIBM | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,907 |
| Oberliga NRW 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,224 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Nord 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeno Pfaar's chess games?
38 games by Zeno Pfaar, from Feb 2022 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 Zeno Pfaar has played.
What does Zeno Pfaar play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Zeno Pfaar opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeno Pfaar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Zeno Pfaar play as White?
As White, Zeno Pfaar's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeno Pfaar play as Black?
As Black, Zeno Pfaar most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Zeno Pfaar's FIDE rating?
Zeno Pfaar is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Zeno Pfaar played?
Our database contains 38 games by Zeno Pfaar, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeno Pfaar?
38 games by Zeno Pfaar 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.