Prepare against Karl-Heinz Braeuer
DEU · World #52,021 classical · FIDE ID 4677218
When preparing against Karl-Heinz Braeuer, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Karl-Heinz Braeuer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Braeuer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz Braeuer 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 | 1,885 | 2,220 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,991 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 35 | 30 | 46 | 31.5% |
| As White | 49 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Braeuer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Braeuer's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 98.0% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Braeuer usually continues Nf3 (35.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Braeuer usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Braeuer usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 52.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Karl-Heinz Braeuer's chess games
All 111 games by Karl-Heinz Braeuer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Ulrich Schulze | 2,354 | Bad Wildbad Open | A07 |
| Jan 1988 | Albert Bockius | 2,265 | Wiesbaden Open | D00 |
| Mar 2002 | Hubert Walkewitz | 2,248 | Bad Wildbad Open | A81 |
| Mar 2016 | Berthold Engel | 2,197 | 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | C00 |
| Jul 2012 | Jan Eric Chilla | 2,158 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 19 | 9 | 2,069 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,021 |
| ch-BEL Class A | 1999 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,850 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1988 | 7 | 4 | 2,322 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Kleve Open | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Braeuer's chess games?
111 games by Karl-Heinz Braeuer, from Apr 2003 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 Karl-Heinz Braeuer has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Braeuer play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Braeuer opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Braeuer answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Braeuer play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Braeuer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Braeuer play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Braeuer most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Braeuer's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Braeuer is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Braeuer played?
Our database contains 111 games by Karl-Heinz Braeuer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Braeuer?
111 games by Karl-Heinz Braeuer 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.