Prepare against Friedrich Brandstaetter
Austria · World #28,587 classical · FIDE ID 1603876
When preparing against Friedrich Brandstaetter, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 0.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Friedrich Brandstaetter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Friedrich Brandstaetter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedrich Brandstaetter 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 | 1,994 | 2,184 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 46 | 71 | 85 | 22.8% |
| As White | 98 | 20 | 38 | 40 | 20.4% |
| As Black | 104 | 26 | 33 | 45 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedrich Brandstaetter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedrich Brandstaetter's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 100.0% | 39.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Brandstaetter usually continues Nf3 (28.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Brandstaetter usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Brandstaetter usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 97.9% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 38.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Friedrich Brandstaetter's chess games
All 202 games by Friedrich Brandstaetter 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: 46 wins, 71 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 0/9/7 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Zdenko Jusic | 2,426 | chT2M-AUT 0102 | B06 |
| Jan 2000 | Stefan Brandner | 2,344 | ch-AUT | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | Bela Badea | 2,340 | 02nd Donau Open | E61 |
| Nov 1998 | Hermann Knoll | 2,325 | chT2M-AUT 9899 | D01 |
| Jan 2000 | Peter Roth | 2,307 | ch-AUT | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1998 | 21 | 11 | 2,260 |
| ch-AUT | 2000 | 18 | 7 | 2,170 |
| Werfen Open A | 1994 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| chT2M-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,381 |
| chT2M-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-Linz County | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| 11th Linz Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedrich Brandstaetter's chess games?
202 games by Friedrich Brandstaetter, 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 Friedrich Brandstaetter has played.
What does Friedrich Brandstaetter play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Friedrich Brandstaetter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedrich Brandstaetter answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Friedrich Brandstaetter play as White?
As White, Friedrich Brandstaetter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedrich Brandstaetter play as Black?
As Black, Friedrich Brandstaetter most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Friedrich Brandstaetter's FIDE rating?
Friedrich Brandstaetter is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Friedrich Brandstaetter played?
Our database contains 202 games by Friedrich Brandstaetter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 71 draws, 85 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedrich Brandstaetter?
202 games by Friedrich Brandstaetter 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.