Prepare against Carina Brandt
DEU · World #17,629 classical · FIDE ID 12917940
When preparing against Carina Brandt, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 314 games by Carina Brandt, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carina Brandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carina Brandt 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 | 2,079 | 2,094 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,060 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,057 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 107 | 77 | 130 | 34.1% |
| As White | 155 | 56 | 40 | 59 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 159 | 51 | 37 | 71 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carina Brandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carina Brandt's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 98.7% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Brandt usually continues d4 (43.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 67.7% | 39.6% |
| c5 | 22 | 22.2% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Carina Brandt's chess games
All 314 games by Carina Brandt in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 107 wins, 77 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 10/10/11 | 32.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 4/5/14 | 17.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Kateryna Dolzhykova | 2,331 | ch-GER Blitz w | C11 |
| Apr 2025 | Ju Fuchs | 2,225 | Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 | A45 |
| Jun 2014 | Christoph Schroeder | 2,209 | ch-Hamburg MA | C02 |
| Apr 2026 | Katarzyna Dwilewicz | 2,178 | Frauenbundesliga 2025-26 | C50 |
| May 2015 | Riccardo Staak | 2,174 | ch-Hamburg MA | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 52 | 23.5 | 1,939 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,065 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,017 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,040 |
| BL 1920 w | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,168 |
| BL 2223 w | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| BL 1617 w | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carina Brandt's chess games?
314 games by Carina Brandt, from Nov 2012 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 Carina Brandt has played.
What does Carina Brandt play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Carina Brandt opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carina Brandt answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Carina Brandt play as White?
As White, Carina Brandt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carina Brandt play as Black?
As Black, Carina Brandt most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 17.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Carina Brandt's FIDE rating?
Carina Brandt is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Carina Brandt played?
Our database contains 314 games by Carina Brandt, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 77 draws, 130 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carina Brandt?
314 games by Carina Brandt 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.