Prepare against Michael Braun
DEU · World #22,802 classical · FIDE ID 24696960
Our database contains 176 games by Michael Braun, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Braun 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 | 2,035 | 2,127 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,120 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 51 | 75 | 50 | 29.0% |
| As White | 87 | 21 | 43 | 23 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 89 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Braun's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 87.4% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.9% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Braun usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Braun usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 90.2% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Braun's chess games
All 176 games by Michael Braun in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 75 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Eduard Schunk | 2,316 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | E73 |
| Oct 2015 | Volker Kraft | 2,294 | Regionalliga NO 1516 | B43 |
| Oct 2018 | Thomas Wessendorf | 2,235 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B90 |
| Oct 2014 | Thomas Niedermeier | 2,202 | 13th Forchheim Open A | B23 |
| Jan 2023 | Moritz Monninger | 2,190 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NO 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,031 |
| Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - OPEN | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,119 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| Regionalliga NO 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,015 |
| 23rd Seebach Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,131 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Braun's chess games?
176 games by Michael Braun, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Braun has played.
What does Michael Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Michael Braun opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Braun answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Braun play as White?
As White, Michael Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Braun play as Black?
As Black, Michael Braun most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Michael Braun's FIDE rating?
Michael Braun is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Michael Braun played?
Our database contains 176 games by Michael Braun, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 75 draws, 50 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Braun?
176 games by Michael Braun 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.