Prepare against Daan Brandenburg
GM · NLD · World #1,025 classical · FIDE ID 1011014
Our database contains 767 games by Daan Brandenburg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daan Brandenburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daan Brandenburg 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 | 2,449 | 2,538 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 767 | 318 | 281 | 167 | 41.5% |
| As White | 385 | 178 | 139 | 67 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 382 | 140 | 142 | 100 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daan Brandenburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daan Brandenburg's side.
First moves as White (385 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 377 | 97.9% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Brandenburg usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Brandenburg usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Brandenburg usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Brandenburg usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Brandenburg usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Brandenburg usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 179 | 86.9% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 6.8% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.3% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 60.0% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 44 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Daan Brandenburg's chess games
All 767 games by Daan Brandenburg 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: 318 wins, 281 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 51 | 24/23/4 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 49 | 29/13/7 | 59.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 26/11/8 | 57.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 32 | 12/16/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 9/9/12 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 104 | 48/27/29 | 46.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/12/3 | 31.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Jan Smeets | 2,647 | NED-ch internet | C02 |
| Dec 2011 | Evgenij Miroshnichenko | 2,624 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | B03 |
| Nov 2011 | Sipke Ernst | 2,593 | Leeuwarden Kramer | C55 |
| Jul 2007 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,587 | Dieren Open | C45 |
| Dec 2010 | Jan Werle | 2,578 | Groningen Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2015 | 99 | 65 | 2,477 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,528 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,375 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2007 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,518 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 20 | 12 | 2,452 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2003 | 18 | 12.5 | – |
| Groningen Harmonie | 2005 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2003 | 18 | 11 | 2,225 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sipke Ernst (16 games) · Jan Smeets (11 games) · Migchiel De Jong (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daan Brandenburg's chess games?
767 games by Daan Brandenburg, 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 Daan Brandenburg has played.
What does Daan Brandenburg play on the first move as White?
Across 385 games with White in our database, Daan Brandenburg opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daan Brandenburg answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Daan Brandenburg play as White?
As White, Daan Brandenburg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (51 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 59.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (45 games, 57.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 385 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daan Brandenburg play as Black?
As Black, Daan Brandenburg most often plays: Sicilian (104 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 382 games.
What is Daan Brandenburg's FIDE rating?
Daan Brandenburg is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,538 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Daan Brandenburg played?
Our database contains 767 games by Daan Brandenburg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 318 wins, 281 draws, 167 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daan Brandenburg?
767 games by Daan Brandenburg 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.