Prepare against Kai-Christian Bruns
DEU · World #9,499 classical · FIDE ID 12938025
Our database contains 154 games by Kai-Christian Bruns, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai-Christian Bruns's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai-Christian Bruns 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 | 2,178 | 2,181 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,057 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,157 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 79 | 33 | 42 | 51.3% |
| As White | 77 | 38 | 16 | 23 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 77 | 41 | 17 | 19 | 53.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai-Christian Bruns's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai-Christian Bruns's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 66.2% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 13.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 60.8% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Bruns usually continues Nf3 (80.6% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bruns usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bruns usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Bruns usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Bruns usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Bruns usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 65.4% | 66.2% |
| e5 | 18 | 34.6% | 63.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
Kai-Christian Bruns's chess games
All 154 games by Kai-Christian Bruns in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 79 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Dagur Ragnarsson | 2,347 | 2nd Amsterdam Chess Open | D52 |
| Jan 2025 | Jan Pubantz | 2,339 | ch-Lower Saxony 2025 | B13 |
| Nov 2024 | Onno Elgersma | 2,322 | 2nd Amsterdam Chess Open | B40 |
| Jan 2025 | Markus Lammers | 2,296 | ch-Lower Saxony 2025 | D11 |
| Apr 2024 | Roman Pyrig | 2,286 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover U12 | 2010 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,235 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2013 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,692 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2014 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U10 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 963 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,522 |
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,361 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U16 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,813 |
| chT-Niedersachsen U10 | 2007 | 8 | 7 | 1,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai-Christian Bruns's chess games?
154 games by Kai-Christian Bruns, from May 2012 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 Kai-Christian Bruns has played.
What does Kai-Christian Bruns play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Kai-Christian Bruns opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai-Christian Bruns answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Kai-Christian Bruns play as White?
As White, Kai-Christian Bruns's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai-Christian Bruns play as Black?
As Black, Kai-Christian Bruns most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Kai-Christian Bruns's FIDE rating?
Kai-Christian Bruns is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Kai-Christian Bruns played?
Our database contains 154 games by Kai-Christian Bruns, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai-Christian Bruns?
154 games by Kai-Christian Bruns 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.