Prepare against Carla Bruinenberg
WFM · NLD · World #31,608 classical · FIDE ID 1001760
When preparing against Carla Bruinenberg, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Carla Bruinenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carla Bruinenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carla Bruinenberg 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 | 1,976 | 2,095 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 35.6% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carla Bruinenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carla Bruinenberg's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 65.7% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.3% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bruinenberg usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Bruinenberg usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Bruinenberg usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Bruinenberg usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Bruinenberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bruinenberg usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 95.8% | 34.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Carla Bruinenberg's chess games
All 73 games by Carla Bruinenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1982 | Diane Savereide | 2,265 | Olympiad Women-10 | D82 |
| Dec 1984 | Gisela Fischdick | 2,195 | Olympiad w 26 | A30 |
| Jan 1992 | Heleen De Greef | 2,180 | ch-NED w | A58 |
| Nov 1982 | Mingqian Wu | 2,030 | Olympiad Women-10 | E13 |
| Nov 1984 | Julia Lebel-Arias | 1,985 | Olympiad w 26 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED w | 1992 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,142 |
| Olympiad w 26 | 1984 | 11 | 6 | 2,119 |
| ch-NED w sf | 2000 | 10 | 7 | 2,265 |
| Olympiad Women-10 | 1982 | 10 | 5 | 2,055 |
| Budel w zt | 1987 | 7 | 3 | 2,102 |
| Vlissingen Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,272 |
| ch-NED qual w | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| Olympiad Women-09 | 1980 | 3 | 1 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carla Bruinenberg's chess games?
73 games by Carla Bruinenberg, from Apr 2003 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 Carla Bruinenberg has played.
What does Carla Bruinenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Carla Bruinenberg opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carla Bruinenberg answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carla Bruinenberg play as White?
As White, Carla Bruinenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carla Bruinenberg play as Black?
As Black, Carla Bruinenberg most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Carla Bruinenberg's FIDE rating?
Carla Bruinenberg is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Carla Bruinenberg played?
Our database contains 73 games by Carla Bruinenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carla Bruinenberg?
73 games by Carla Bruinenberg 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.