Prepare against Oliver Brennenstuhl
DEU · World #28,175 classical · FIDE ID 24620874
When preparing against Oliver Brennenstuhl, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 190 games by Oliver Brennenstuhl, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Brennenstuhl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Brennenstuhl 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 | 1,997 | 2,135 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,991 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 57 | 63 | 70 | 30.0% |
| As White | 82 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 108 | 32 | 32 | 44 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Brennenstuhl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Brennenstuhl's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 73.2% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.4% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 8.5% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Brennenstuhl usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Brennenstuhl usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Brennenstuhl usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Brennenstuhl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Brennenstuhl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Brennenstuhl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 83.3% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 16.7% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 55.3% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 26.3% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 18.4% | 42.9% |
Oliver Brennenstuhl's chess games
All 190 games by Oliver Brennenstuhl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 57 wins, 63 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A12 | English Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Wolfgang Steiger | 2,314 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | B40 |
| Oct 1998 | Luis Moser | 2,235 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 9899 | C05 |
| Jan 2009 | Thomas Fischer | 2,213 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | C02 |
| Feb 2018 | Velimir Kresovic | 2,186 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | C11 |
| Mar 2003 | Rouslan Toumaniantz | 2,172 | Baden VLS 0203 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 32 | 17 | 2,113 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,056 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,119 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Brennenstuhl's chess games?
190 games by Oliver Brennenstuhl, from Jul 2006 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 Oliver Brennenstuhl has played.
What does Oliver Brennenstuhl play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Oliver Brennenstuhl opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Brennenstuhl answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Oliver Brennenstuhl play as White?
As White, Oliver Brennenstuhl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Brennenstuhl play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Brennenstuhl most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Oliver Brennenstuhl's FIDE rating?
Oliver Brennenstuhl is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Oliver Brennenstuhl played?
Our database contains 190 games by Oliver Brennenstuhl, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 63 draws, 70 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Brennenstuhl?
190 games by Oliver Brennenstuhl 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.