Prepare against Brigitte Von Herman
WFM · DEU · World #41,837 classical · FIDE ID 4628730
When preparing against Brigitte Von Herman, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 531 games by Brigitte Von Herman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brigitte Von Herman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brigitte Von Herman 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 | 1,927 | 2,108 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,075 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 531 | 187 | 106 | 238 | 35.2% |
| As White | 276 | 105 | 52 | 119 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 255 | 82 | 54 | 119 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brigitte Von Herman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brigitte Von Herman's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 268 | 97.1% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Herman usually continues c3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Herman usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Herman usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Herman usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Herman usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 138 | 92.6% | 39.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 50.6% | 41.0% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Brigitte Von Herman's chess games
All 531 games by Brigitte Von Herman 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: 187 wins, 106 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 113 | 39/21/53 | 34.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 7/7/15 | 24.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Detlef Rost | 2,492 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | D01 |
| May 2021 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,380 | Speed Chess w Q1 | C90 |
| May 2021 | Swaminathan Soumya | 2,351 | Speed Chess w Q2 | B22 |
| Jun 2021 | Julia Antolak | 2,309 | Speed Chess w Q7 | C96 |
| Jul 2023 | Josefine Heinemann | 2,297 | ch-GER Blitz w | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER w | 2023 | 78 | 44.5 | 1,990 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 32 | 9.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2023 | 26 | 11 | 1,878 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 21 | 12 | 2,108 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,004 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,012 |
| ch-GER Open w | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-GER international w | 2018 | 17 | 14 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brigitte Von Herman's chess games?
531 games by Brigitte Von Herman, 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 Von Herman has played.
What does Brigitte Von Herman play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Brigitte Von Herman opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brigitte Von Herman answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Brigitte Von Herman play as White?
As White, Brigitte Von Herman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (113 games, 34.5% win rate); Italian Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brigitte Von Herman play as Black?
As Black, Brigitte Von Herman most often plays: Philidor (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Brigitte Von Herman's FIDE rating?
Brigitte Von Herman is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Brigitte Von Herman played?
Our database contains 531 games by Brigitte Von Herman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 106 draws, 238 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brigitte Von Herman?
531 games by Brigitte Von Herman 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.