Prepare against Alexander Braun
DEU · World #78,842 classical · FIDE ID 24661341
When preparing against Alexander Braun, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 95 games by Alexander Braun, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Braun 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 | 1,793 | 1,831 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 35 | 19 | 41 | 36.8% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 9 | 21 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Braun's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 63.3% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 36.7% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 37.5% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Alexander Braun's chess games
All 95 games by Alexander Braun in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 35 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Ulrich Rissmann | 2,029 | 1st DSOL 05 Liga Gr-C | C43 |
| Jan 2014 | Immo Frese | 1,895 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A50 |
| Jan 2013 | Alexander Drezewski | 1,891 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D85 |
| Mar 2019 | Stefan Zucker | 1,874 | Hannover Bezirks Open | B28 |
| Oct 2018 | Mathias Gehrke | 1,765 | ch-Hannover Bezirk B | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover Bezirks Open | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 1,719 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2014 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk B | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 1,769 |
| ch-Langenhagen Open | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,688 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,588 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirks B | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,840 |
| chB-Hannover | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,637 |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Braun's chess games?
95 games by Alexander Braun, from Jul 2011 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 Braun has played.
What does Alexander Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Alexander Braun opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Braun answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Braun play as White?
As White, Alexander Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Braun play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Braun most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Alexander Braun's FIDE rating?
Alexander Braun is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Alexander Braun played?
Our database contains 95 games by Alexander Braun, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Braun?
95 games by Alexander Braun 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.