Prepare against Alex Browning
FM · DEU · World #3,245 classical · FIDE ID 12984019
When preparing against Alex Browning, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Alex Browning, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Browning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Browning 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 | 2,328 | 2,352 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,302 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,338 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 125 | 76 | 85 | 43.7% |
| As White | 148 | 66 | 48 | 34 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 138 | 59 | 28 | 51 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Browning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Browning's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 74.1% | 60.1% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 15.0% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 9.5% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Browning usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Browning usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Browning usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Browning usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Browning usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Browning usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 94.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 100.0% | 62.2% |
Alex Browning's chess games
All 286 games by Alex Browning in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 125 wins, 76 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/13/5 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 17/6/19 | 40.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E63 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Das Soham | 2,396 | 10th Pfalz Open | B81 |
| Apr 2026 | SaA Manukyan | 2,388 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | B33 |
| Nov 2019 | Reiner Odendahl | 2,351 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A45 |
| Feb 2023 | Can Durak | 2,350 | London Mindsports IM B | E05 |
| Sep 2023 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,349 | London Mindsports Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,903 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 14 | 9 | 2,116 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,243 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,911 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 1,258 |
| 11th Pfalz Open A | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,319 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 2,468 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Browning's chess games?
286 games by Alex Browning, from Feb 2015 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 Alex Browning has played.
What does Alex Browning play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Alex Browning opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Browning answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alex Browning play as White?
As White, Alex Browning's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Browning play as Black?
As Black, Alex Browning most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Alex Browning's FIDE rating?
Alex Browning is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (May 2023).
How many games has Alex Browning played?
Our database contains 286 games by Alex Browning, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 76 draws, 85 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Browning?
286 games by Alex Browning 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.