Prepare against Erhard Braun
DEU · World #51,770 classical · FIDE ID 4656148
Our database contains 48 games by Erhard Braun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erhard Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erhard 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 | 1,886 | 2,045 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 35.4% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erhard Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erhard Braun's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 68.0% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Braun usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Braun usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Braun usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Braun usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Erhard Braun's chess games
All 48 games by Erhard Braun 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Martine Dubois | 2,091 | 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | B22 |
| Mar 2008 | Daniel Gietzen | 1,901 | ch-Saarland A | D30 |
| Mar 2008 | Martin Pietzka | 1,861 | ch-Saarland A | A46 |
| Mar 2016 | Klaus-Michael Hansch | 1,850 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | A45 |
| Feb 2016 | Eckehard Dombrowe | 1,793 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland A | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,877 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 32nd Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| ch-Saarland MV1 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Brocco Open | 1991 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 15th Bad Woerishofen Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,972 |
| ch-Saarland | 1992 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Groningen Harmonie Mini | 2004 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erhard Braun's chess games?
48 games by Erhard Braun, 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 Erhard Braun has played.
What does Erhard Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Erhard Braun opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erhard Braun answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Erhard Braun play as White?
As White, Erhard Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erhard Braun play as Black?
As Black, Erhard Braun most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Erhard Braun's FIDE rating?
Erhard Braun is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Erhard Braun played?
Our database contains 48 games by Erhard Braun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erhard Braun?
48 games by Erhard 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.