Prepare against Joachim Brandt
DEU · World #78,227 classical · FIDE ID 24604615
When preparing against Joachim Brandt, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (64%).
Our database contains 89 games by Joachim Brandt, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Brandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Brandt 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 | 1,795 | 1,945 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 32.6% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 7 | 20 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Brandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Brandt's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 88.4% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.6% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Brandt usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (40% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 87.5% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Joachim Brandt's chess games
All 89 games by Joachim Brandt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 29 wins, 24 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B28 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Hans-Juergen Kliewe | 2,120 | 17th Blankenburg Open | A84 |
| Jun 2010 | Wolfgang Rost | 1,841 | 18th Sachsen-Anhalt-ch Seniors | C02 |
| Aug 2015 | Klaus Briesemeister | 1,750 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | C54 |
| Aug 2008 | Ilja Nemoj | 1,730 | 20th ch-GER Seniors B | A84 |
| Jul 2009 | Oswald Smits | 1,685 | 12th Bad Bevensen Seniors Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th ch-GER Seniors B | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,776 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,703 |
| 12th Bad Bevensen Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,763 |
| 08th Brandenburg Seniors Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| 17th Blankenburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,153 |
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Seniors 14th | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,613 |
| 09th Brandenburg Seniors Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Brandt's chess games?
89 games by Joachim Brandt, from Oct 2004 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 Joachim Brandt has played.
What does Joachim Brandt play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Joachim Brandt opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Brandt answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Joachim Brandt play as White?
As White, Joachim Brandt's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Brandt play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Brandt most often plays: Horwitz Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Joachim Brandt's FIDE rating?
Joachim Brandt is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Joachim Brandt played?
Our database contains 89 games by Joachim Brandt, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 36 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Brandt?
89 games by Joachim Brandt 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.