Prepare against Joachim Braun
DEU · World #10,265 classical · FIDE ID 24637955
When preparing against Joachim Braun, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Joachim Braun, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Braun 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 | 2,166 | 2,217 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 69 | 58 | 62 | 36.5% |
| As White | 99 | 46 | 28 | 25 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 90 | 23 | 30 | 37 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Braun's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 94.9% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 46.8% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
Joachim Braun's chess games
All 189 games by Joachim Braun in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 69 wins, 58 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Ivan Farago | 2,476 | 20th Seefeld Open | B80 |
| Jan 2015 | Stefan Reschke | 2,367 | 27th Staufer Open A | A14 |
| May 2009 | Mathias Holzhaeuer | 2,335 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B01 |
| Jun 2009 | Hans-Joachim Vatter | 2,309 | ch-Baden Open | B30 |
| Jan 2015 | Marcel Harff | 2,299 | 27th Staufer Open A | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-Baden U14 | 2003 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,353 |
| ch-Baden U16 | 2005 | 14 | 8 | 2,098 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,175 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,174 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| 27th Staufer Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Braun's chess games?
189 games by Joachim Braun, from Jul 2006 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 Joachim Braun has played.
What does Joachim Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Joachim Braun opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Braun answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Joachim Braun play as White?
As White, Joachim Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Braun play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Braun most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Joachim Braun's FIDE rating?
Joachim Braun is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Joachim Braun played?
Our database contains 189 games by Joachim Braun, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 58 draws, 62 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Braun?
189 games by Joachim Braun 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.