Prepare against Fabian Brinkmann
DEU · World #11,805 classical · FIDE ID 24661414
Our database contains 202 games by Fabian Brinkmann, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Brinkmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Brinkmann 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 | 2,144 | 2,200 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,144 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 77 | 56 | 69 | 38.1% |
| As White | 96 | 37 | 32 | 27 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 106 | 40 | 24 | 42 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Brinkmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Brinkmann's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 55.2% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 36 | 37.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.2% | 87.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Brinkmann usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Brinkmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Brinkmann usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Brinkmann usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Brinkmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Brinkmann usually continues h3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 50 | 87.7% | 47.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 70.6% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 29.4% | 35.0% |
Fabian Brinkmann's chess games
All 202 games by Fabian Brinkmann in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 77 wins, 56 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Lev Gutman | 2,428 | Lueneburg Open A | B00 |
| Dec 2022 | Can Ertan | 2,352 | Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | B12 |
| Aug 2024 | Kevin Moises Meneses Gonzalez | 2,309 | 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | B12 |
| Feb 2024 | Hanno Sislian | 2,239 | Oberliga Nord N 2324 | B12 |
| Feb 2017 | Berthold Wittje | 2,214 | Oberliga Nord W 1617 | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,022 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2016 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,201 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,524 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,808 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,176 |
| ch-GER U14 DEM | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Brinkmann's chess games?
202 games by Fabian Brinkmann, from Nov 2009 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 Fabian Brinkmann has played.
What does Fabian Brinkmann play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Fabian Brinkmann opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Brinkmann answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Fabian Brinkmann play as White?
As White, Fabian Brinkmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Brinkmann play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Brinkmann most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Fabian Brinkmann's FIDE rating?
Fabian Brinkmann is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Fabian Brinkmann played?
Our database contains 202 games by Fabian Brinkmann, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 56 draws, 69 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Brinkmann?
202 games by Fabian Brinkmann 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.