Prepare against Malko Martel Bruniaux
CM · Spain · World #9,109 classical · FIDE ID 24560871
When preparing against Malko Martel Bruniaux, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 197 games by Malko Martel Bruniaux, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Malko Martel Bruniaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malko Martel Bruniaux 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 | 2,185 | 2,214 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,141 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,148 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 67 | 31 | 99 | 34.0% |
| As White | 100 | 36 | 16 | 48 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 31 | 15 | 51 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malko Martel Bruniaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malko Martel Bruniaux's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 49.5% | 32.7% |
| e4 | 31 | 31.3% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 15.2% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 32.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bruniaux usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bruniaux usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bruniaux usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bruniaux usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Bruniaux usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bruniaux usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 52.0% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 16 | 32.0% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 58.1% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Malko Martel Bruniaux's chess games
All 197 games by Malko Martel Bruniaux in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 67 wins, 31 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,453 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Dec 2024 | Ryo Chen | 2,419 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Nov 2024 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Oct 2024 | Garv Gaur | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jan 2025 | Panda Sambit | 2,383 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 106 | 40.5 | 2,110 |
| Madrid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,232 |
| III Navidad Diagonal RR B | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-ESP U16 rapid | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,132 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,550 |
| 4th Getxo Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,494 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malko Martel Bruniaux's chess games?
197 games by Malko Martel Bruniaux, from Aug 2017 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 Malko Martel Bruniaux has played.
What does Malko Martel Bruniaux play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Malko Martel Bruniaux opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malko Martel Bruniaux answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Malko Martel Bruniaux play as White?
As White, Malko Martel Bruniaux's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malko Martel Bruniaux play as Black?
As Black, Malko Martel Bruniaux most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Malko Martel Bruniaux's FIDE rating?
Malko Martel Bruniaux is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Malko Martel Bruniaux played?
Our database contains 197 games by Malko Martel Bruniaux, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 31 draws, 99 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malko Martel Bruniaux?
197 games by Malko Martel Bruniaux 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.