Prepare against Martin Bruedigam
IM · DEU · World #2,258 classical · FIDE ID 24608033
Our database contains 991 games by Martin Bruedigam, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Bruedigam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Bruedigam 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 | 2,370 | 2,413 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,406 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,382 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 991 | 407 | 240 | 344 | 41.1% |
| As White | 499 | 229 | 112 | 158 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 492 | 178 | 128 | 186 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Bruedigam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Bruedigam's side.
First moves as White (499 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 292 | 58.5% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 170 | 34.1% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 26 | 5.2% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.8% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bruedigam usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bruedigam usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bruedigam usually continues d4 (54.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bruedigam usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bruedigam usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bruedigam usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 82 | 36.4% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 75 | 33.3% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 58 | 25.8% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 64.1% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 49 | 32.0% | 40.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Martin Bruedigam's chess games
All 991 games by Martin Bruedigam in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 407 wins, 240 draws, 344 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 21/19/13 | 39.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 24 | 15/0/9 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 11/0/4 | 73.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 18/5/7 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 15 | 1/8/6 | 6.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Jun 2023 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,618 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Apr 2022 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,611 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | A19 |
| Apr 2023 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,607 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Jun 2020 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,604 | Titled Tue | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 539 | 273.5 | 2,297 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| Wch Rapid | 2015 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,364 |
| Bundesliga 2021-22 | 2022 | 15 | 4 | 2,402 |
| Bundesliga 2016-17 | 2017 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,407 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-GER U12 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Bruedigam's chess games?
991 games by Martin Bruedigam, from Jul 2005 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 Martin Bruedigam has played.
What does Martin Bruedigam play on the first move as White?
Across 499 games with White in our database, Martin Bruedigam opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Bruedigam answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Bruedigam play as White?
As White, Martin Bruedigam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 499 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Bruedigam play as Black?
As Black, Martin Bruedigam most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 492 games.
What is Martin Bruedigam's FIDE rating?
Martin Bruedigam is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Martin Bruedigam played?
Our database contains 991 games by Martin Bruedigam, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 407 wins, 240 draws, 344 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Bruedigam?
991 games by Martin Bruedigam 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.