Prepare against George Bruziks
DEU · World #35,757 classical · FIDE ID 24665568
When preparing against George Bruziks, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 139 games by George Bruziks, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find George Bruziks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Bruziks 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 | 1,956 | 2,013 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 46 | 61 | 32 | 33.1% |
| As White | 69 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 70 | 19 | 33 | 18 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Bruziks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Bruziks's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 97.1% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bruziks usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bruziks usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bruziks usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bruziks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 92.6% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
George Bruziks's chess games
All 139 games by George Bruziks in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Sep 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, 61 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Christian Fink | 2,151 | ch-SVR MTA | C00 |
| Jun 2012 | Arnd Rosskothen | 2,144 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B40 |
| May 2018 | Martin Mueller | 2,119 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B21 |
| Apr 2006 | Vladeslav Frenkel | 2,090 | ch-SVR MAT-I 29th | B00 |
| Sep 2023 | Reinhard Haase | 2,064 | 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVR-ch MT-B | 2018 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-SVR MAT-I 29th | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-SVR MTB 37 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| SVR-ch MAT-I 35th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| ch-SVR MAT-II 33rd | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,916 |
| chT-SVR MAT-II 30th | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,908 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Bruziks's chess games?
139 games by George Bruziks, from May 2012 to Sep 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 George Bruziks has played.
What does George Bruziks play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, George Bruziks opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Bruziks answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does George Bruziks play as White?
As White, George Bruziks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Bruziks play as Black?
As Black, George Bruziks most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is George Bruziks's FIDE rating?
George Bruziks is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Apr 2019).
How many games has George Bruziks played?
Our database contains 139 games by George Bruziks, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 61 draws, 32 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Bruziks?
139 games by George Bruziks 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.