Prepare against Bruno Bruel
France · World #63,011 classical · FIDE ID 697362
When preparing against Bruno Bruel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Bruno Bruel, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Bruel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Bruel 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 | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,788 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 20 | 18 | 30 | 29.4% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Bruel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Bruel's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bruel usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Bruel usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Bruel usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Bruno Bruel's chess games
All 68 games by Bruno Bruel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Godeffroy Valet | 2,010 | ch-Loire Top20 0506 | B92 |
| Sep 2004 | Paul Clement | 2,001 | ch-Loire Top20 0405 | A07 |
| May 2005 | Emile Bednar | 1,930 | ch-Loire Top20 0405 | A42 |
| Jan 2012 | Georges Aumont-Mathieu | 1,910 | ch-Loire Top20 1112 | B22 |
| Mar 2009 | Spartak Guevorkian | 1,890 | ch-Loire Top20 0809 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Loire Top20 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,919 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,611 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,913 |
| ch-Loire Top20 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,801 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-Loire Top14 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,681 |
| ch-Loire Top20 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Bruel's chess games?
68 games by Bruno Bruel, from Apr 2016 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 Bruno Bruel has played.
What does Bruno Bruel play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Bruno Bruel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Bruel answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bruno Bruel play as White?
As White, Bruno Bruel's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Bruel play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Bruel most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Bruno Bruel's FIDE rating?
Bruno Bruel is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Bruno Bruel played?
Our database contains 68 games by Bruno Bruel, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Bruel?
68 games by Bruno Bruel 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.