Prepare against Branco Titus
NLD · World #17,601 classical · FIDE ID 1090143
When preparing against Branco Titus, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Branco Titus, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Branco Titus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branco Titus 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 | 2,079 | 2,119 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,015 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 29.5% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branco Titus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branco Titus's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Titus usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Titus usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Titus usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Branco Titus's chess games
All 44 games by Branco Titus in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Herman Grooten | 2,198 | 1st Amsterdam CF Open | B12 |
| May 2024 | Daan Noordenbos | 2,119 | 49th Utrecht OKU Open | C78 |
| Nov 2025 | Stefan Tabak | 2,082 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | C78 |
| Feb 2025 | Ambroise Morard | 2,072 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | C10 |
| Mar 2025 | Victor Magold | 2,063 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| Utrecht Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,989 |
| 49th Utrecht OKU Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,009 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,143 |
| Utrecht OKU Open 48th | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,185 |
| 1st Amsterdam CF Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,281 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branco Titus's chess games?
44 games by Branco Titus, from Aug 2022 to Sep 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 Branco Titus has played.
What does Branco Titus play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Branco Titus opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branco Titus answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Branco Titus play as White?
As White, Branco Titus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branco Titus play as Black?
As Black, Branco Titus most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Branco Titus's FIDE rating?
Branco Titus is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (May 2026).
How many games has Branco Titus played?
Our database contains 44 games by Branco Titus, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branco Titus?
44 games by Branco Titus 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.