Prepare against Dieter Braun
DEU · World #73,002 classical · FIDE ID 12932663
When preparing against Dieter Braun, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Dieter Braun, covering May 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Braun 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 | 1,812 | 1,835 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 18.2% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 11.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 87 rated games against 73 different opponents, across 11 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 87 | 23 | 27 | 37 | 26.4% | 1,819 | 1,742 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 23 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 13.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1,773 | 1,723 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1,871 | 1,951 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1,797 | 1,854 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,657 | 1,657 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1,712 | 1,712 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1,720 | 1,454 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,803 | 1,736 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1,729 | 1,462 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2,078 | 1,811 |
| 2011 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1,963 | 1,792 |
Where Dieter Braun has played
Germany (10) · France (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Braun's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dieter Braun's chess games
All 33 games by Dieter Braun in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Wilhelm Weigert | 2,047 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | B09 |
| Mar 2018 | Samir Askri | 1,756 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | B23 |
| Apr 2017 | Dieter Margraf | 1,586 | ch-Oberpfalz M2 | B02 |
| Sep 2016 | Fabian Kammer | 1,058 | 16th ch-Nittenau | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2018 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,653 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2014 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| 16th ch-Nittenau | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Braun's chess games?
33 games by Dieter Braun, from May 2015 to Oct 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 Braun has played.
What does Dieter Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Dieter Braun opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Braun answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dieter Braun play as White?
As White, Dieter Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Braun play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Braun most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Dieter Braun's FIDE rating?
Dieter Braun is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Dieter Braun played?
Our database contains 33 games by Dieter Braun, covering May 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Braun?
33 games by Dieter Braun 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.