Prepare against Michael Brockmann
DEU · World #17,913 classical · FIDE ID 12919454
Our database contains 176 games by Michael Brockmann, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Brockmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Brockmann 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 | 2,076 | 2,125 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 82 | 37 | 57 | 46.6% |
| As White | 92 | 40 | 23 | 29 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 42 | 14 | 28 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Brockmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Brockmann's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 96.7% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Brockmann usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Brockmann usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Brockmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Brockmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Brockmann usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 80.5% | 72.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 84.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Brockmann's chess games
All 176 games by Michael Brockmann in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 82 wins, 37 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Ralf Schlaap | 2,229 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | D65 |
| Jul 2000 | Norbert Lukas | 2,169 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B80 |
| Oct 2010 | Rafael Torres-Kuckel | 2,162 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | B50 |
| Dec 2009 | Claus Kedziora | 2,160 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | E73 |
| Jan 2001 | Christian Goralski | 2,149 | Dortmund Open B | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,350 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VL1 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,423 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,076 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,139 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-NRW U15 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Brockmann's chess games?
176 games by Michael Brockmann, from Feb 2019 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 Brockmann has played.
What does Michael Brockmann play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Michael Brockmann opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Brockmann answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Brockmann play as White?
As White, Michael Brockmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Brockmann play as Black?
As Black, Michael Brockmann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Michael Brockmann's FIDE rating?
Michael Brockmann is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Michael Brockmann played?
Our database contains 176 games by Michael Brockmann, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 37 draws, 57 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Brockmann?
176 games by Michael Brockmann 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.