Prepare against Kathrin Brand

DEU · World #53,172 classical · FIDE ID 12931594

When preparing against Kathrin Brand, expect 1.b3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 20.8% over 24 games.

Our database contains 84 games by Kathrin Brand, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (41 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.b3 — 59% of White games, 43.8% score
  • …e5 (54% of these games) — Brand usually continues Bb2 (29.2% score)
  • …d5 (21% of these games) — Brand usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Brand usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
• 1.e4 — 41% 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 (30 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)

Kathrin Brand's chess games

All 84 games by Kathrin Brand in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 23 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Kathrin Brand's chess games?

84 games by Kathrin Brand, from Feb 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 Kathrin Brand has played.

What does Kathrin Brand play on the first move as White?

Across 41 games with White in our database, Kathrin Brand opens with 1.b3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% 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 (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Kathrin Brand play as Black?

As Black, Kathrin Brand most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 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 84 games by Kathrin Brand, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses (27.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against Kathrin Brand?

84 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.

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