Prepare against Lucas Brunner
GM · CHE · World #1,706 classical · FIDE ID 1300024
When preparing against Lucas Brunner, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,079 games by Lucas Brunner, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Brunner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Brunner 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 | 2,399 | 2,497 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,079 | 349 | 510 | 220 | 32.3% |
| As White | 522 | 193 | 239 | 90 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 557 | 156 | 271 | 130 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Brunner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Brunner's side.
First moves as White (522 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 249 | 47.7% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 129 | 24.7% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 20.1% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 36 | 6.9% | 63.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Brunner usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Brunner usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Brunner usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Brunner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 89 | 38.5% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 50 | 21.6% | 62.0% |
| e6 | 43 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 37 | 16.0% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 4.3% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 59.3% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 68 | 35.1% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
Lucas Brunner's chess games
All 1,079 games by Lucas Brunner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 349 wins, 510 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 48 | 11/25/12 | 22.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 41 | 15/21/5 | 36.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 37 | 17/18/2 | 45.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/12/2 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 8/18/6 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 28 | 6/16/6 | 21.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 9/13/5 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 25 | 8/12/5 | 32.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 4/17/2 | 17.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/12/2 | 36.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,615 | chT-SUI | A65 |
| Jan 1989 | Robert Huebner | 2,605 | Bundesliga 1989-90 | B89 |
| Jan 1994 | Christopher Lutz | 2,595 | Bern Open | E11 |
| Jan 1995 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,590 | Biel | A25 |
| Jan 1995 | Loek Van Wely | 2,585 | Horgen-B | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 204 | 124.5 | 2,470 |
| ch-SUI int | 1994 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,489 |
| Biel | 1995 | 24 | 10 | 2,482 |
| Altensteig | 1992 | 21 | 10 | 2,477 |
| Zug | 1989 | 21 | 12 | 2,416 |
| Bern Open | 1994 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,597 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 15 | 9 | 2,415 |
| Bern zt | 1990 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,476 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stefan Kindermann (13 games) · Heinz Wirthensohn (11 games) · Joseph G. Gallagher (11 games) · Klaus Bischoff (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Brunner's chess games?
1,079 games by Lucas Brunner, from Apr 2003 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 Lucas Brunner has played.
What does Lucas Brunner play on the first move as White?
Across 522 games with White in our database, Lucas Brunner opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Brunner answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Lucas Brunner play as White?
As White, Lucas Brunner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 22.9% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 522 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Brunner play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Brunner most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 557 games.
What is Lucas Brunner's FIDE rating?
Lucas Brunner is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Lucas Brunner played?
Our database contains 1,079 games by Lucas Brunner, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 349 wins, 510 draws, 220 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Brunner?
1,079 games by Lucas Brunner 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.