Prepare against Jan Brunner
DEU · World #7,636 classical · FIDE ID 12981010
Our database contains 113 games by Jan Brunner, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Brunner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Brunner 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 | 2,212 | 2,237 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,177 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,212 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 36 | 47 | 30 | 31.9% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 15 | 27 | 19 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Brunner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Brunner's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 82.7% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Brunner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Brunner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Brunner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Jan Brunner's chess games
All 113 games by Jan Brunner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 36 wins, 47 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Ufuk Tuncer | 2,346 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1920 | E05 |
| Mar 2024 | Kevin Cremer | 2,255 | BL2-Sued 2324 | E16 |
| Sep 2019 | Branimir Vujic | 2,249 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1920 | D02 |
| Oct 2022 | Marc Gustain | 2,194 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | B62 |
| Jan 2023 | Andreas Hoenick | 2,144 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1,912 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,878 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,619 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,170 |
| 38th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,365 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Brunner's chess games?
113 games by Jan Brunner, from Jul 2014 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 Jan Brunner has played.
What does Jan Brunner play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Jan Brunner opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Brunner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Brunner play as White?
As White, Jan Brunner's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Brunner play as Black?
As Black, Jan Brunner most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Jan Brunner's FIDE rating?
Jan Brunner is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jan Brunner played?
Our database contains 113 games by Jan Brunner, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 47 draws, 30 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Brunner?
113 games by Jan Brunner 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.