Prepare against Bruno Engel
DEU · World #7,453 classical · FIDE ID 34609008
Our database contains 77 games by Bruno Engel, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Engel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Engel 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 | 2,216 | 2,290 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,990 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,467 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 32 | 25 | 20 | 41.6% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Engel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Engel's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 62.2% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 27.0% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Engel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Engel usually continues Bg5 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Engel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Bruno Engel's chess games
All 77 games by Bruno Engel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 32 wins, 25 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Cuenca Jimenez,J | 2,509 | 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | D30 |
| Apr 2026 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,453 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Fiorito,Francisco | 2,452 | 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | B30 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Bagrationi | 2,411 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B27 |
| Jul 2026 | Fiedorek,Michal | 2,356 | 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,540 |
| 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,642 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,283 |
| 36th Staufer Open 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,306 |
| 28th Schloss Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| 7th Bamberg Open | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,373 |
| BL2-Nord 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Engel's chess games?
77 games by Bruno Engel, from Sep 2021 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 Bruno Engel has played.
What does Bruno Engel play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Bruno Engel opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Engel answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Bruno Engel play as White?
As White, Bruno Engel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Engel play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Engel most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Bruno Engel's FIDE rating?
Bruno Engel is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Bruno Engel played?
Our database contains 77 games by Bruno Engel, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 25 draws, 20 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Engel?
77 games by Bruno Engel 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.