Prepare against Brian Michael Hamann
DNK · World #54,324 classical · FIDE ID 1428012
When preparing against Brian Michael Hamann, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 43 games by Brian Michael Hamann, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Michael Hamann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Michael Hamann 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 | 1,871 | 1,894 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 19 | 14 | 23.3% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Michael Hamann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Michael Hamann's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Hamann usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hamann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Hamann usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Hamann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hamann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Hamann usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Brian Michael Hamann's chess games
All 43 games by Brian Michael Hamann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 10 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Michael Brunsgaard Jorgensen | 2,251 | 19th North Sea Cup | D15 |
| Jul 2004 | Per Wurtz Jacobsen | 2,055 | 19th North Sea Cup | B04 |
| May 2013 | Johnni A. Marcussen | 1,909 | Fredericia Spring B | D02 |
| May 2013 | Claus Marcussen | 1,776 | Fredericia Glenco B | C22 |
| Mar 2018 | Ruben Jepsen | 1,599 | ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,898 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Fyn | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,675 |
| Fredericia Foraar B | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,717 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,892 |
| Fredericia Glenco B | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,809 |
| Fredericia Spring B | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,757 |
| Horsens Open | 2011 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Michael Hamann's chess games?
43 games by Brian Michael Hamann, from Jul 2010 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 Brian Michael Hamann has played.
What does Brian Michael Hamann play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Brian Michael Hamann opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Michael Hamann answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Brian Michael Hamann play as White?
As White, Brian Michael Hamann's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Michael Hamann play as Black?
As Black, Brian Michael Hamann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Brian Michael Hamann's FIDE rating?
Brian Michael Hamann is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (May 2011).
How many games has Brian Michael Hamann played?
Our database contains 43 games by Brian Michael Hamann, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Michael Hamann?
43 games by Brian Michael Hamann 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.