Prepare against Eric Braun
NLD · World #113,611 classical · FIDE ID 1020889
When preparing against Eric Braun, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 46 games by Eric Braun, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric 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 | 1,691 | 1,953 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 23.9% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Braun's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 60.9% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 6.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Eric Braun's chess games
All 46 games by Eric Braun in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Thomas Held | 2,151 | 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | A25 |
| Feb 2013 | Uwe Hartig | 1,993 | 17th Lienz Open | D00 |
| Sep 2010 | Gottfried Zeltner | 1,915 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1011 | C65 |
| Aug 2019 | Hans Welten | 1,887 | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | D02 |
| Oct 2025 | Massimo Nardone | 1,843 | 47th Arco Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,559 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| 25th Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,573 |
| 23rd Zuoz Engiadina Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,851 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,992 |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,888 |
| 39th Merano Gold Cup | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Braun's chess games?
46 games by Eric Braun, from Jul 2006 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 Eric Braun has played.
What does Eric Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Eric Braun opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Braun answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Eric Braun play as White?
As White, Eric Braun's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Braun play as Black?
As Black, Eric Braun most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Eric Braun's FIDE rating?
Eric Braun is currently rated 1,691 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Eric Braun played?
Our database contains 46 games by Eric Braun, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Braun?
46 games by Eric 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.