Prepare against Karl-Heinz Braun
Austria · World #19,754 classical · FIDE ID 1607219
Our database contains 123 games by Karl-Heinz Braun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl-Heinz Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl-Heinz 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 | 2,059 | 2,140 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,090 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 35 | 38 | 50 | 28.5% |
| As White | 59 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl-Heinz Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl-Heinz Braun's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 57.6% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 27.1% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.2% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Braun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 32.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Karl-Heinz Braun's chess games
All 123 games by Karl-Heinz Braun in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 38 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Marco Otte | 2,200 | Oberliga Bayern 0607 | A28 |
| Dec 2006 | Johannes Ruettinger | 2,198 | Oberliga Bayern 0607 | A80 |
| Dec 2004 | Christoph Schorn | 2,152 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0405 | B50 |
| Jan 2016 | Sven Schindler | 2,150 | Regionalliga SW 1516 | A25 |
| Mar 2016 | Michael Higatsberger | 2,148 | chT2O-AUT 1516 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,002 |
| chT2O-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,918 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| Oberliga Bayern 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl-Heinz Braun's chess games?
123 games by Karl-Heinz Braun, from Apr 2003 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 Karl-Heinz Braun has played.
What does Karl-Heinz Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Karl-Heinz Braun opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl-Heinz Braun answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Karl-Heinz Braun play as White?
As White, Karl-Heinz Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl-Heinz Braun play as Black?
As Black, Karl-Heinz Braun most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Karl-Heinz Braun's FIDE rating?
Karl-Heinz Braun is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Karl-Heinz Braun played?
Our database contains 123 games by Karl-Heinz Braun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 38 draws, 50 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl-Heinz Braun?
123 games by Karl-Heinz 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.