Prepare against Karl Brettschneider
DEU · World #34,487 classical · FIDE ID 16229029
When preparing against Karl Brettschneider, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Karl Brettschneider, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Karl Brettschneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Brettschneider 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 | 1,962 | 2,159 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,008 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,991 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 33.1% |
| As White | 67 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 69 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Brettschneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Brettschneider's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 67 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues Nc3 (52.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Karl Brettschneider's chess games
All 136 games by Karl Brettschneider in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 45 wins, 45 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| E61 | English Opening | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 4/9/11 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Christian Clemens | 2,238 | Bodensee Seniors Open 7th | A29 |
| Apr 2024 | Steffen Eisele | 2,230 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | B30 |
| Jan 2020 | Max Scherer | 2,210 | GER CupT 1920 Prelim 8 | A10 |
| May 2019 | Uwe Bade | 2,179 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | E61 |
| Mar 2022 | Reinhold Schnelzer | 2,144 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,721 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,091 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,013 |
| ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,920 |
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,960 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Brettschneider's chess games?
136 games by Karl Brettschneider, from Sep 2016 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 Karl Brettschneider has played.
What does Karl Brettschneider play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Karl Brettschneider opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Brettschneider answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Karl Brettschneider play as White?
As White, Karl Brettschneider's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Brettschneider play as Black?
As Black, Karl Brettschneider most often plays: Dutch Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Karl Brettschneider's FIDE rating?
Karl Brettschneider is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Karl Brettschneider played?
Our database contains 136 games by Karl Brettschneider, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 45 draws, 46 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Brettschneider?
136 games by Karl Brettschneider 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.