Prepare against Brigitte Burchardt
WGM · DEU · World #15,149 classical · FIDE ID 4612213
Our database contains 962 games by Brigitte Burchardt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brigitte Burchardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brigitte Burchardt 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 | 2,104 | 2,273 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,113 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,164 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 962 | 385 | 332 | 245 | 40.0% |
| As White | 480 | 214 | 160 | 106 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 482 | 171 | 172 | 139 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brigitte Burchardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brigitte Burchardt's side.
First moves as White (480 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 474 | 98.8% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Burchardt usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Burchardt usually continues Bc4 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Burchardt usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Burchardt usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Burchardt usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 255 | 95.1% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 95 | 71.4% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 23 | 17.3% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 9.0% | 54.2% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
Brigitte Burchardt's chess games
All 962 games by Brigitte Burchardt 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: 385 wins, 332 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 93 | 39/26/28 | 41.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 46 | 18/17/11 | 39.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 41 | 21/13/7 | 51.2% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 30 | 13/11/6 | 43.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 127 | 52/34/41 | 40.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/13/12 | 32.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 8/13/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 8/13/5 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 4/11/9 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1980 | Garry Kasparov | 2,595 | Kasparov Simul | B91 |
| Oct 2002 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,497 | BL 0203 w | A07 |
| Jun 1992 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,450 | 30th Olympiad w | B00 |
| May 1979 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,405 | Piotrkow Trybunalski w 15th | B15 |
| Jun 1992 | Irina Levitina | 2,400 | 30th Olympiad w | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR w | 1990 | 37 | 26 | 2,153 |
| ch-GER w | 2021 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,088 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 18 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,125 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,085 |
| Piotrkow Trybunalski w 15th | 1979 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-DDR w 28 | 1979 | 13 | 11.5 | – |
| 10th Halle w | 1976 | 13 | 10 | 2,333 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Annett Wagner-Michel (22 games) · Eveline Nuenchert (17 games) · Constanze Jahn (12 games) · Hannelore Kube (11 games) · Iris Mai (11 games) · Heidrun Bade (10 games)
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Where can I find Brigitte Burchardt's chess games?
962 games by Brigitte Burchardt, 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 Brigitte Burchardt has played.
What does Brigitte Burchardt play on the first move as White?
Across 480 games with White in our database, Brigitte Burchardt opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brigitte Burchardt answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Brigitte Burchardt play as White?
As White, Brigitte Burchardt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (93 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (41 games, 51.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 480 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brigitte Burchardt play as Black?
As Black, Brigitte Burchardt most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (127 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 482 games.
What is Brigitte Burchardt's FIDE rating?
Brigitte Burchardt is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Brigitte Burchardt played?
Our database contains 962 games by Brigitte Burchardt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 385 wins, 332 draws, 245 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brigitte Burchardt?
962 games by Brigitte Burchardt 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.