Prepare against Georg Braun
FM · DEU · World #2,266 classical · FIDE ID 24629383
Our database contains 586 games by Georg Braun, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Georg Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georg 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 | 2,370 | 2,408 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,368 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,455 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 586 | 219 | 200 | 167 | 37.4% |
| As White | 278 | 116 | 96 | 66 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 308 | 103 | 104 | 101 | 33.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georg Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georg Braun's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 88.5% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.1% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.2% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (54.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Braun usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 48.6% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 57 | 40.1% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 87.9% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.1% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Georg Braun's chess games
All 586 games by Georg Braun in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 219 wins, 200 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 13/10/12 | 37.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Donchenko,Alexa | 2,635 | 97th DEM 2026 | E46 |
| Aug 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,603 | ch-GER blitz | C11 |
| Aug 2022 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,493 | ch-GER blitz | B45 |
| May 2025 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,484 | 96th ch-GER Candidates | B33 |
| Aug 2025 | Lukas Dotzer | 2,472 | 2nd Viktor Kortschnoi Mem | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2012 | 44 | 23 | 2,071 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 29 | 14 | 2,345 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 12 | 2,322 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2014 | 28 | 18 | 2,190 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2008 | 18 | 8 | 1,794 |
| ch-GER Net final U18 | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,238 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,033 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georg Braun's chess games?
586 games by Georg Braun, from Apr 2006 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 Georg Braun has played.
What does Georg Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Georg Braun opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georg Braun answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Georg Braun play as White?
As White, Georg Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 52.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georg Braun play as Black?
As Black, Georg Braun most often plays: Benoni Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 308 games.
What is Georg Braun's FIDE rating?
Georg Braun is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Georg Braun played?
Our database contains 586 games by Georg Braun, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 219 wins, 200 draws, 167 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georg Braun?
586 games by Georg 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.