Prepare against Alfred Engelbrecht
DEU · World #10,898 classical · FIDE ID 4649427
Our database contains 51 games by Alfred Engelbrecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfred Engelbrecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfred Engelbrecht 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 | 2,156 | 2,254 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,232 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,209 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 39.2% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfred Engelbrecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfred Engelbrecht's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 31.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Engelbrecht usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Engelbrecht usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Engelbrecht usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Engelbrecht usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
Alfred Engelbrecht's chess games
All 51 games by Alfred Engelbrecht 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: 20 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,362 | Munich OIS Open | D02 |
| Nov 1995 | Georg Schmidt | 2,346 | Landesliga Sued 9596 | A89 |
| Jan 1997 | Joachim Olbrich | 2,330 | Oberliga Bayern 9697 | A29 |
| Jan 1996 | Harald Bredl | 2,280 | Oberliga Bayern 9697 | D00 |
| Nov 1997 | Jens Weichelt | 2,235 | 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,419 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,184 |
| Munich OIS Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,239 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2,318 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| Landesliga Sued 9495 | 1995 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| Landesliga Sued 9596 | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,148 |
| Zuglo Hotel Open | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfred Engelbrecht's chess games?
51 games by Alfred Engelbrecht, 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 Alfred Engelbrecht has played.
What does Alfred Engelbrecht play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alfred Engelbrecht opens with 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfred Engelbrecht answers 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (50% of games).
What openings does Alfred Engelbrecht play as White?
As White, Alfred Engelbrecht's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfred Engelbrecht play as Black?
As Black, Alfred Engelbrecht most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Alfred Engelbrecht's FIDE rating?
Alfred Engelbrecht is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Alfred Engelbrecht played?
Our database contains 51 games by Alfred Engelbrecht, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfred Engelbrecht?
51 games by Alfred Engelbrecht 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.