Prepare against Arend Bruemmel
DEU · World #20,279 classical · FIDE ID 4626133
When preparing against Arend Bruemmel, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Arend Bruemmel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arend Bruemmel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arend Bruemmel 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 | 2,055 | 2,161 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,129 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,082 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 83 | 27 | 68 | 46.6% |
| As White | 87 | 41 | 18 | 28 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 91 | 42 | 9 | 40 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arend Bruemmel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arend Bruemmel's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 96.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Bruemmel usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bruemmel usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bruemmel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Bruemmel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bruemmel usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bruemmel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Arend Bruemmel's chess games
All 178 games by Arend Bruemmel 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: 83 wins, 27 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,492 | 25th Travemuende Open | A40 |
| Dec 1995 | Wojciech Ehrenfeucht | 2,305 | Potsdam | A57 |
| Apr 2012 | Dirk Suhl | 2,295 | Oberliga Nord W 1112 | D93 |
| Dec 2012 | Dirk Bredemeier | 2,243 | Oberliga Nord W 1213 | E41 |
| Nov 2012 | Daniel Margraf | 2,239 | Oberliga Nord W 1213 | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,011 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| Lueneburg chA-distr | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,340 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,181 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| Dresden ZMDI Blitz | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arend Bruemmel's chess games?
178 games by Arend Bruemmel, 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 Arend Bruemmel has played.
What does Arend Bruemmel play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Arend Bruemmel opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arend Bruemmel answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Arend Bruemmel play as White?
As White, Arend Bruemmel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arend Bruemmel play as Black?
As Black, Arend Bruemmel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Arend Bruemmel's FIDE rating?
Arend Bruemmel is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Arend Bruemmel played?
Our database contains 178 games by Arend Bruemmel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 27 draws, 68 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arend Bruemmel?
178 games by Arend Bruemmel 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.