Prepare against Joachim Brueggemann
IM · DEU · World #5,530 classical · FIDE ID 4611861
When preparing against Joachim Brueggemann, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 556 games by Joachim Brueggemann, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Brueggemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Brueggemann 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 | 2,260 | 2,431 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,301 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,275 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 556 | 189 | 204 | 163 | 34.0% |
| As White | 276 | 107 | 107 | 62 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 280 | 82 | 97 | 101 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Brueggemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Brueggemann's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 79.0% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 29 | 10.5% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 26 | 9.4% | 57.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Brueggemann usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Brueggemann usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Brueggemann usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 11% of White games, 56.9% score
- …g6 (38% of these games) — Brueggemann usually continues Bg2 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Brueggemann usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Brueggemann usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 83.7% | 48.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 6.7% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 75.6% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.6% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.1% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Joachim Brueggemann's chess games
All 556 games by Joachim Brueggemann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 189 wins, 204 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 39 | 11/18/10 | 28.2% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1978 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,575 | ch-DDR 27 Final | C00 |
| Jan 1998 | Joerg Hickl | 2,565 | Oberliga Ost B 9798 | B06 |
| Mar 2002 | Friso Nijboer | 2,551 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | B69 |
| Jul 2004 | Gabor Papp | 2,471 | Balatonlelle GM | B56 |
| Feb 2003 | Sven Joachim | 2,471 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR U18 | 1969 | 27 | 16.5 | – |
| ch-DDR21 Final | 1972 | 19 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-DDR19 Final | 1970 | 19 | 9 | – |
| ch-DDR22 Final | 1973 | 19 | 5 | – |
| ch-DDR20 Final | 1971 | 19 | 10 | – |
| Balatonlelle IM | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,329 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,317 |
| ch-DDR 28 Final | 1979 | 15 | 6 | 2,298 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lothar Vogt (11 games) · Rainer Knaak (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Brueggemann's chess games?
556 games by Joachim Brueggemann, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Brueggemann has played.
What does Joachim Brueggemann play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Joachim Brueggemann opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Brueggemann answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joachim Brueggemann play as White?
As White, Joachim Brueggemann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Brueggemann play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Brueggemann most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Joachim Brueggemann's FIDE rating?
Joachim Brueggemann is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Joachim Brueggemann played?
Our database contains 556 games by Joachim Brueggemann, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 204 draws, 163 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Brueggemann?
556 games by Joachim Brueggemann 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.