Prepare against Kathrin Brand
DEU · World #53,201 classical · FIDE ID 12931594
Our database contains 78 games by Kathrin Brand, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kathrin Brand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kathrin Brand 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 | 1,881 | 1,934 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 20 | 34 | 24 | 25.6% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kathrin Brand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kathrin Brand's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 22 | 56.4% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 17 | 43.6% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 56% of White games, 43.2% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Brand usually continues Bb2 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Brand usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Brand usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Brand usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Brand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Brand usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Kathrin Brand's chess games
All 78 games by Kathrin Brand in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 20 wins, 34 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 4/11/7 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Anett Ignatiadis | 2,030 | BL2 Ost 1920 w | A01 |
| Feb 2014 | Katja Amann | 1,956 | BL2 Ost 1314 w | D05 |
| Nov 2016 | Annett Torres | 1,660 | Regionalliga SO 1617 w | B00 |
| Dec 2001 | Thea-Lina Mueller | 1,523 | chT-GER U20 Girls | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2001 | 13 | 8 | 1,557 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| BL2 Mitte 1011 w | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,940 |
| chT-GER U15 Girls | 1998 | 7 | 6 | – |
| ch-Sachsen U15 Girls | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| BL2 Sued 1516 w | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| BL2 Ost 1718 w | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,699 |
| BL2 Ost 1920 w | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kathrin Brand's chess games?
78 games by Kathrin Brand, from Feb 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 Kathrin Brand has played.
What does Kathrin Brand play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Kathrin Brand opens with 1.b3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kathrin Brand answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Kathrin Brand play as White?
As White, Kathrin Brand's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kathrin Brand play as Black?
As Black, Kathrin Brand most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Kathrin Brand's FIDE rating?
Kathrin Brand is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Kathrin Brand played?
Our database contains 78 games by Kathrin Brand, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 34 draws, 24 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kathrin Brand?
78 games by Kathrin Brand 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.