Prepare against Michael Brandt
DEU · World #88,362 classical · FIDE ID 24632880
When preparing against Michael Brandt, expect 1.f4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Brandt, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Brandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Brandt 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 | 1,764 | 1,817 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Brandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Brandt's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 15 | 83.3% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 83% of White games, 36.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Brandt usually continues e3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Brandt usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Brandt's chess games
All 33 games by Michael Brandt in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Albert Bockius | 2,158 | Wiesbaden Open | A03 |
| Aug 2012 | Klaus Muuss | 2,010 | 24th Wiesbaden Open | A02 |
| Aug 2012 | Astrid Froehlich-Dill | 1,931 | 24th Wiesbaden Open | A85 |
| Aug 2013 | Joerg Wilke | 1,926 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | A90 |
| Aug 2007 | Thomas Kuhnigk | 1,741 | Wiesbaden Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,714 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,422 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,810 |
| ch-Harburg I 8th | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,472 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Brandt's chess games?
33 games by Michael Brandt, from May 2010 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 Michael Brandt has played.
What does Michael Brandt play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michael Brandt opens with 1.f4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Brandt answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Michael Brandt play as White?
As White, Michael Brandt's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Brandt play as Black?
As Black, Michael Brandt most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Michael Brandt's FIDE rating?
Michael Brandt is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,817 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Michael Brandt played?
Our database contains 33 games by Michael Brandt, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Brandt?
33 games by Michael Brandt 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.