Prepare against Dirk Brixius
DEU · World #69,948 classical · FIDE ID 12909734
When preparing against Dirk Brixius, expect 1.c4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Dirk Brixius, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Brixius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Brixius 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 | 1,821 | 1,993 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,852 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,843 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 37 | 27 | 45 | 33.9% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Brixius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Brixius's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Brixius usually continues Nc3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Brixius usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Brixius usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Brixius usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Brixius usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 91.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Dirk Brixius's chess games
All 109 games by Dirk Brixius in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 37 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Michael2 Mueller | 2,325 | Duesseldorf Nord Cup 3rd | E11 |
| Jun 2011 | Jan Willem Koelmans | 2,023 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D15 |
| Jan 2008 | Aleksander L Veksler | 1,935 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Javet,B | 1,921 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | B12 |
| Jun 2011 | Pim Blijlevens | 1,920 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,793 |
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 2,051 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,780 |
| BEM NRW | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,092 |
| 6th Duisburg Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,682 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Brixius's chess games?
109 games by Dirk Brixius, from May 2011 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 Dirk Brixius has played.
What does Dirk Brixius play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Dirk Brixius opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Brixius answers 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dirk Brixius play as White?
As White, Dirk Brixius's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Brixius play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Brixius most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Dirk Brixius's FIDE rating?
Dirk Brixius is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Dirk Brixius played?
Our database contains 109 games by Dirk Brixius, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Brixius?
109 games by Dirk Brixius 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.