Prepare against Bruno Saxer
CHE · World #103,548 classical · FIDE ID 1313657
When preparing against Bruno Saxer, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 73 games by Bruno Saxer, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Saxer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Saxer 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 | 1,719 | 1,785 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,637 | 1,644 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 23 | 2 | 48 | 31.5% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Saxer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Saxer's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 94.4% | 39.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Saxer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Saxer usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Saxer usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Saxer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
Bruno Saxer's chess games
All 73 games by Bruno Saxer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 2 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Gerhard Goettin | 1,910 | 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | B50 |
| Jan 2002 | Plinio Giacomini | 1,820 | 26th Zuerich Open B | C11 |
| Jul 2010 | Albert Guebeli | 1,781 | 3rd Rapperswil Jona Open | D00 |
| Nov 2004 | Claudio Gagliardi | 1,769 | Lugano Open | D23 |
| Jan 2002 | Peter Maurer | 1,634 | Winterthur Open 2 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2005 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,746 |
| Bern Open | 2004 | 6 | 1 | 1,695 |
| 1st Wil Acrevis Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,668 |
| ch-SUI HT2 | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 1,809 |
| Winterthur Open 2 | 2002 | 4 | 3 | 1,841 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,558 |
| 24th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,804 |
| 3rd Rapperswil Jona Open | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Saxer's chess games?
73 games by Bruno Saxer, from Jan 2006 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 Saxer has played.
What does Bruno Saxer play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Bruno Saxer opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Saxer answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Bruno Saxer play as White?
As White, Bruno Saxer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Saxer play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Saxer most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Bruno Saxer's FIDE rating?
Bruno Saxer is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,637 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Bruno Saxer played?
Our database contains 73 games by Bruno Saxer, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 2 draws, 48 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Saxer?
73 games by Bruno Saxer 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.