Prepare against Manfred Brauch
DEU · World #77,060 classical · FIDE ID 16237358
When preparing against Manfred Brauch, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (43%).
Our database contains 39 games by Manfred Brauch, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Brauch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred Brauch 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 | 1,799 | 1,825 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 15.4% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Brauch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Brauch's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Brauch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Brauch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Brauch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 33% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Brauch usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Brauch usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Brauch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Manfred Brauch's chess games
All 39 games by Manfred Brauch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 6 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Carolin Valeria Diener | 1,774 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | B23 |
| Aug 2019 | Aleksandr Markosyan | 1,730 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | C41 |
| Aug 2018 | Stephan Schneider | 1,470 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | D05 |
| Aug 2019 | Holger Sturm | 1,398 | 31st Wiesbaden Open | A02 |
| Aug 2023 | Felix Moissl | 1,347 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,756 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,781 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,632 |
| Hassloch Open B | 1998 | 5 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Brauch's chess games?
39 games by Manfred Brauch, from Sep 2017 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 Manfred Brauch has played.
What does Manfred Brauch play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Manfred Brauch opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.f4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Brauch answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Manfred Brauch play as White?
As White, Manfred Brauch's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Brauch play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Brauch most often plays: English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Manfred Brauch's FIDE rating?
Manfred Brauch is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Manfred Brauch played?
Our database contains 39 games by Manfred Brauch, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (15.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Brauch?
39 games by Manfred Brauch 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.