Prepare against Norbert Bruchmann
DEU · World #21,336 classical · FIDE ID 4675479
Our database contains 81 games by Norbert Bruchmann, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Bruchmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Bruchmann 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 | 2,046 | 2,145 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,115 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 21 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 7 | 14 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Bruchmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Bruchmann's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Bruchmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bruchmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bruchmann usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 94.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Norbert Bruchmann's chess games
All 81 games by Norbert Bruchmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 27 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Eugen Heinert | 2,208 | ch-NRW | E17 |
| Oct 2009 | Dirk Pohle | 2,206 | ch-NRW | B20 |
| Oct 2011 | Juergen Brueggemann | 2,194 | ch-NRW | C13 |
| Jan 2012 | Soel Kartsev | 2,162 | NRW Class1 1112 | B01 |
| Nov 2011 | Tom Bus | 2,129 | NRW Class1 1112 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 2,132 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| NRW Class1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,999 |
| Oberliga NRW 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,961 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,991 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Bruchmann's chess games?
81 games by Norbert Bruchmann, from Jan 2008 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 Norbert Bruchmann has played.
What does Norbert Bruchmann play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Norbert Bruchmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Bruchmann answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Norbert Bruchmann play as White?
As White, Norbert Bruchmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Bruchmann play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Bruchmann most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Norbert Bruchmann's FIDE rating?
Norbert Bruchmann is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Norbert Bruchmann played?
Our database contains 81 games by Norbert Bruchmann, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Bruchmann?
81 games by Norbert Bruchmann 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.