Prepare against Nicolas Brunner
IM · France · World #1,591 classical · FIDE ID 620246
Our database contains 2,760 games by Nicolas Brunner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Brunner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Brunner 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 | 2,404 | 2,480 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,413 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,475 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,760 | 1,125 | 748 | 887 | 40.8% |
| As White | 1,423 | 620 | 400 | 403 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 1,337 | 505 | 348 | 484 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Brunner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Brunner's side.
First moves as White (1,423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,123 | 78.9% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 188 | 13.2% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 84 | 5.9% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 24 | 1.7% | 81.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Brunner usually continues g3 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Brunner usually continues g3 (55.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (652 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 406 | 62.3% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 214 | 32.8% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 2.5% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (445 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 256 | 57.5% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 175 | 39.3% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Nicolas Brunner's chess games
All 2,760 games by Nicolas Brunner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,125 wins, 748 draws, 887 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 154 | 70/46/38 | 45.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 121 | 68/26/27 | 56.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 117 | 57/20/40 | 48.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 108 | 46/36/26 | 42.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 100 | 55/25/20 | 55.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 77 | 33/12/32 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 65 | 23/22/20 | 35.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 54 | 16/23/15 | 29.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 48 | 16/9/23 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 42 | 14/14/14 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 93 | 39/29/25 | 41.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 92 | 33/27/32 | 35.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 89 | 27/23/39 | 30.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 79 | 33/15/31 | 41.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 58 | 29/13/16 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 51 | 9/27/15 | 17.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 49 | 19/10/20 | 38.8% |
| D02 | London System | 47 | 21/6/20 | 44.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 46 | 12/10/24 | 26.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 43 | 18/12/13 | 41.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | D15 |
| Apr 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Dec 2024 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,653 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Nov 2024 | A Pichot | 2,649 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Sep 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,643 | 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,197 | 594.5 | 2,273 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 74 | 52 | 2,465 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 70 | 31.5 | 2,451 |
| Nancy A | 2010 | 36 | 15.5 | 2,432 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2001 | 33 | 25 | 2,296 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,271 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,484 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Brunner's chess games?
2,760 games by Nicolas Brunner, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Nicolas Brunner has played.
What does Nicolas Brunner play on the first move as White?
Across 1,423 games with White in our database, Nicolas Brunner opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Brunner answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Brunner play as White?
As White, Nicolas Brunner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (154 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (121 games, 56.2% win rate); Catalan (117 games, 48.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Brunner play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Brunner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (93 games, 41.9% win rate); Slav Defense (92 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (89 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,337 games.
What is Nicolas Brunner's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Brunner is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,480 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Nicolas Brunner played?
Our database contains 2,760 games by Nicolas Brunner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,125 wins, 748 draws, 887 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Brunner?
2,760 games by Nicolas Brunner 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.