Prepare against Benjamin Brandis
CHE · World #18,302 classical · FIDE ID 1323180
Our database contains 79 games by Benjamin Brandis, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Brandis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Brandis 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 | 2,072 | 2,082 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,028 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 31 | 16 | 32 | 39.2% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Brandis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Brandis's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 85.4% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Brandis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Brandis usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Brandis usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Brandis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Brandis usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
Benjamin Brandis's chess games
All 79 games by Benjamin Brandis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Thomas Kuhn | 2,156 | ch-SUI 117th | D45 |
| Jul 2020 | Vladimir Paleologu | 2,103 | Davos Summer Open | C44 |
| Dec 2016 | Juerg Jenal | 2,099 | Zuerich Open A 40th | B43 |
| Jul 2020 | Matteo Jaggy | 1,899 | Davos Summer Open | B81 |
| Nov 2012 | David Brinovec | 1,863 | Wch U12 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI U14 | 2014 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,761 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,767 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,804 |
| 10th ch-EU Union U12 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,595 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,674 |
| ch-SUI U10 | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,686 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2,028 |
| ch-SUI 117th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Brandis's chess games?
79 games by Benjamin Brandis, from Jan 2011 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 Benjamin Brandis has played.
What does Benjamin Brandis play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Benjamin Brandis opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Brandis answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Brandis play as White?
As White, Benjamin Brandis's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Brandis play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Brandis most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Benjamin Brandis's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Brandis is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (May 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Brandis played?
Our database contains 79 games by Benjamin Brandis, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Brandis?
79 games by Benjamin Brandis 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.