Prepare against Juergen Brux
DEU · World #92,735 classical · FIDE ID 24611158
When preparing against Juergen Brux, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 67 games by Juergen Brux, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Brux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Brux 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 | 1,751 | 1,844 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,793 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 19 | 19 | 29 | 28.4% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Brux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Brux's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Brux usually continues c4 (26.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Brux usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Brux usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Juergen Brux's chess games
All 67 games by Juergen Brux in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Erik Lindner | 1,637 | ch-Unterfranken HB 56th | A30 |
| Jun 2019 | Engelbert Leichum | 1,601 | 29th Schweinfurt Open | A51 |
| Jan 2001 | Guenther Reichel | 1,574 | 52nd ch-Unterfranken HT | A38 |
| Dec 2007 | Lothar Filbry | 1,550 | Bad Koenigshofen Open 6th | E11 |
| Dec 2007 | Herbert Waltner | 1,536 | Bad Koenigshofen Open 6th | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Unterfranken HB 50th | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,596 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 56th | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,474 |
| ch-Unterfranken HA 57th | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,553 |
| ch-Unterfranken HB 53th | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 1,365 |
| ch-Unterfranken HT 55th | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,441 |
| 52nd ch-Unterfranken HT | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,466 |
| 29th Schweinfurt Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
| Bad Koenigshofen Open 6th | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Brux's chess games?
67 games by Juergen Brux, from Jan 2005 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 Brux has played.
What does Juergen Brux play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Juergen Brux opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Brux answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Juergen Brux play as White?
As White, Juergen Brux's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Brux play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Brux most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Juergen Brux's FIDE rating?
Juergen Brux is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Juergen Brux played?
Our database contains 67 games by Juergen Brux, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Brux?
67 games by Juergen Brux 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.