Prepare against Alexander Braeutigam
DEU · World #7,158 classical · FIDE ID 16245210
Our database contains 249 games by Alexander Braeutigam, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Braeutigam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Braeutigam 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 | 2,222 | 2,265 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,921 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,088 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 95 | 59 | 95 | 38.2% |
| As White | 122 | 56 | 32 | 34 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 127 | 39 | 27 | 61 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Braeutigam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Braeutigam's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 44.3% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 50 | 41.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 12.3% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Nc3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 90.0% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
Alexander Braeutigam's chess games
All 249 games by Alexander Braeutigam in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 95 wins, 59 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Elina Danielian | 2,416 | chT-World Rapid | E20 |
| Jan 2025 | Thomas Huesmann | 2,170 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | B51 |
| May 2024 | Bagrat Torosyan | 2,115 | ch-GER U16 | B90 |
| Aug 2022 | Niklas Callsen | 2,107 | 34th Kiel Open | B90 |
| Oct 2024 | R Quinn | 2,106 | 39th ECC Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 1,381 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,767 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 16 | 7 | 1,389 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,663 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,730 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 1,812 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,348 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Braeutigam's chess games?
249 games by Alexander Braeutigam, from Feb 2018 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 Alexander Braeutigam has played.
What does Alexander Braeutigam play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Alexander Braeutigam opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Braeutigam answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Alexander Braeutigam play as White?
As White, Alexander Braeutigam's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Braeutigam play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Braeutigam most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Alexander Braeutigam's FIDE rating?
Alexander Braeutigam is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Alexander Braeutigam played?
Our database contains 249 games by Alexander Braeutigam, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 59 draws, 95 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Braeutigam?
249 games by Alexander Braeutigam 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.