Prepare against Lea Maria Brandl
DEU · World #48,881 classical · FIDE ID 24693049
When preparing against Lea Maria Brandl, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 21.9% over 32 games.
Our database contains 280 games by Lea Maria Brandl, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lea Maria Brandl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lea Maria Brandl 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 | 1,898 | 1,960 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,867 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 88 | 81 | 111 | 31.4% |
| As White | 145 | 56 | 43 | 46 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 135 | 32 | 38 | 65 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lea Maria Brandl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lea Maria Brandl's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 96.6% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Brandl usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Brandl usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Brandl usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Brandl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Brandl usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 97.5% | 39.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 56.8% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 43.2% | 37.5% |
Lea Maria Brandl's chess games
All 280 games by Lea Maria Brandl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 88 wins, 81 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 7/11/14 | 21.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Benno Jacke | 2,017 | Oberliga Sued W 1516 | A87 |
| Apr 2013 | Sulejman Muhic | 2,011 | 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | E01 |
| Oct 2016 | Nadine Stitterich | 2,001 | BL2 Sued 1617 w | D46 |
| Dec 2012 | Gabriele Haecker | 1,997 | BL2 Sued 1213 w | D45 |
| Sep 2014 | Anke Henschel | 1,996 | BL2 Sued 1415 w | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 22 | 11 | 1,469 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 22 | 12 | 1,382 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 10 | – |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,744 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,670 |
| chT-GER U18 Girls | 2012 | 13 | 5 | 1,546 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,822 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lea Maria Brandl's chess games?
280 games by Lea Maria Brandl, from Jul 2009 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 Lea Maria Brandl has played.
What does Lea Maria Brandl play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Lea Maria Brandl opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lea Maria Brandl answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Lea Maria Brandl play as White?
As White, Lea Maria Brandl's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lea Maria Brandl play as Black?
As Black, Lea Maria Brandl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Lea Maria Brandl's FIDE rating?
Lea Maria Brandl is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Lea Maria Brandl played?
Our database contains 280 games by Lea Maria Brandl, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 81 draws, 111 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lea Maria Brandl?
280 games by Lea Maria Brandl 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.