Prepare against Juergen Brandt
DEU · World #71,344 classical · FIDE ID 12950157
When preparing against Juergen Brandt, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 43 games by Juergen Brandt, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Brandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen 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 | 1,817 | 1,859 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 23.3% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Brandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Brandt's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Brandt usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Juergen Brandt's chess games
All 43 games by Juergen Brandt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A93 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Peter Kuehn | 1,953 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1718 | B01 |
| Dec 2015 | Hans-Peter Kluger | 1,796 | 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A90 |
| Nov 2016 | Oliver Schreiber | 1,762 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1617 | A13 |
| Nov 2016 | Dietrich Holfter | 1,666 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E61 |
| Nov 2016 | Juergen Schreiner | 1,607 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,638 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,702 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,570 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,555 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,450 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Brandt's chess games?
43 games by Juergen Brandt, from Jan 2016 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 Juergen Brandt has played.
What does Juergen Brandt play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Juergen Brandt opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Brandt answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Juergen Brandt play as White?
As White, Juergen Brandt's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Brandt play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Brandt most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Juergen Brandt's FIDE rating?
Juergen Brandt is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Juergen Brandt played?
Our database contains 43 games by Juergen Brandt, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Brandt?
43 games by Juergen 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.