Prepare against Herbert Braeunlin
DEU · World #38,955 classical · FIDE ID 4642163
When preparing against Herbert Braeunlin, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 65 games by Herbert Braeunlin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Braeunlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Braeunlin 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 | 1,940 | 2,245 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,253 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,230 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 30 | 14 | 21 | 46.2% |
| As White | 33 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Braeunlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Braeunlin's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 84.8% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 15.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Braeunlin usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Braeunlin usually continues d3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Braeunlin usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Braeunlin usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Braeunlin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Herbert Braeunlin's chess games
All 65 games by Herbert Braeunlin 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: 30 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Max Scherer | 2,306 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | B00 |
| Nov 2021 | Petro Lohvinov | 2,250 | 24th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A04 |
| Feb 2015 | Lennard Loewe | 2,220 | Oberliga Baden 1415 | B81 |
| Aug 2019 | Tom George | 2,210 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B90 |
| Mar 2012 | Juergen Feiler | 2,156 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,277 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| Oberliga Baden 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 2,441 |
| Bodensee Open | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| 32nd GER-ch Seniors 65 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 2,082 |
| 24th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,198 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Braeunlin's chess games?
65 games by Herbert Braeunlin, 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 Herbert Braeunlin has played.
What does Herbert Braeunlin play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Herbert Braeunlin opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Braeunlin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Herbert Braeunlin play as White?
As White, Herbert Braeunlin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Braeunlin play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Braeunlin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Herbert Braeunlin's FIDE rating?
Herbert Braeunlin is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Herbert Braeunlin played?
Our database contains 65 games by Herbert Braeunlin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Braeunlin?
65 games by Herbert Braeunlin 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.