Prepare against Dieter Brandhorst
DEU · World #44,153 classical · FIDE ID 4691393
Our database contains 92 games by Dieter Brandhorst, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Brandhorst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Brandhorst 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 | 1,917 | 2,103 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 2,103 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 31.5% |
| As White | 42 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Brandhorst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Brandhorst's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 47.6% | 32.5% |
| e4 | 14 | 33.3% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 32.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Brandhorst usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Brandhorst usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Brandhorst usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 46.4% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Brandhorst usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Brandhorst usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Brandhorst usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Dieter Brandhorst's chess games
All 92 games by Dieter Brandhorst in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 29 wins, 29 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Jens Hinkmann | 2,012 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1516 | B01 |
| Feb 2018 | Frank Zwielich | 1,949 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | D02 |
| Jul 2005 | Kazimierz Mazurkiewicz | 1,919 | Dortmund Open A | A25 |
| Aug 2006 | Wolfgang Deinert | 1,906 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B00 |
| Feb 2019 | Guenter Radi | 1,877 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1819 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,875 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,813 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,903 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,615 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 1,873 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Brandhorst's chess games?
92 games by Dieter Brandhorst, from Jul 2004 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 Dieter Brandhorst has played.
What does Dieter Brandhorst play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Dieter Brandhorst opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Brandhorst answers 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...b6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Dieter Brandhorst play as White?
As White, Dieter Brandhorst's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Brandhorst play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Brandhorst most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Dieter Brandhorst's FIDE rating?
Dieter Brandhorst is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Dieter Brandhorst played?
Our database contains 92 games by Dieter Brandhorst, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 29 draws, 34 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Brandhorst?
92 games by Dieter Brandhorst 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.