Prepare against Ingo Bruch
FM · DEU · World #5,803 classical · FIDE ID 4602226
Our database contains 178 games by Ingo Bruch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Bruch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Bruch 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 | 2,252 | 2,306 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,280 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,214 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 84 | 39 | 55 | 47.2% |
| As White | 90 | 47 | 21 | 22 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 88 | 37 | 18 | 33 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Bruch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Bruch's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 88.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bruch usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Bruch usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bruch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bruch usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bruch usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Bruch usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 93.9% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 45.7% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 31.4% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.9% | 31.3% |
Ingo Bruch's chess games
All 178 games by Ingo Bruch 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: 84 wins, 39 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Klaus-Juergen Schulz | 2,415 | Oberliga Sued W 9495 | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Wolfgang Ott | 2,390 | Oberliga Sued W 9697 | C00 |
| Jan 1994 | Stefan Reschke | 2,390 | Giessen IM | E68 |
| Jan 1993 | Christoph Renner | 2,385 | BL2-Sued 9293 | A81 |
| Jan 1993 | Srdjan Panzalovic | 2,385 | BL2-Sued 9293 | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giessen IM | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,237 |
| Wch U26 | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,374 |
| 25th Porz Open | 1990 | 9 | 7 | 2,572 |
| 27th Porz Open | 1991 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,717 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,454 |
| 24th Porz Open | 1990 | 8 | 5 | 2,460 |
| BL2-Sued 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,461 |
| 13th Staufer Open | 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Bruch's chess games?
178 games by Ingo Bruch, 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 Ingo Bruch has played.
What does Ingo Bruch play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Ingo Bruch opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Bruch answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...Nc6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Ingo Bruch play as White?
As White, Ingo Bruch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Bruch play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Bruch most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Ingo Bruch's FIDE rating?
Ingo Bruch is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ingo Bruch played?
Our database contains 178 games by Ingo Bruch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 39 draws, 55 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Bruch?
178 games by Ingo Bruch 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.