Prepare against Martin Bruening
DEU · World #68,971 classical · FIDE ID 12948411
When preparing against Martin Bruening, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Martin Bruening, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Bruening's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Bruening 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 | 1,825 | 1,840 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 15 | 32 | 26 | 20.5% |
| As White | 34 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Bruening's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Bruening's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Bruening usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Bruening usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Bruening usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Martin Bruening's chess games
All 73 games by Martin Bruening in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Peter Steinbach | 2,000 | 7th Arber Open | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Michael Quass | 1,813 | ch-Bremen Open | E50 |
| Jul 2018 | Hans-Karl Nusser | 1,743 | 7th Arber Open | D31 |
| Mar 2016 | Harald Weinitschke | 1,687 | ch-Bremen Open | E51 |
| Oct 2024 | Jean Dominique Coqueraut | 1,677 | 46th Arco Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2016 | 35 | 15 | 1,668 |
| ch-Bremen | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,529 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,899 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,811 |
| 18th chT-GER Betriebe | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,633 |
| chT-GER Betriebe | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Bruening's chess games?
73 games by Martin Bruening, from May 2013 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 Bruening has played.
What does Martin Bruening play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Martin Bruening opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Bruening answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Bruening play as White?
As White, Martin Bruening's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Bruening play as Black?
As Black, Martin Bruening most often plays: Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Martin Bruening's FIDE rating?
Martin Bruening is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Martin Bruening played?
Our database contains 73 games by Martin Bruening, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Bruening?
73 games by Martin Bruening 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.