Prepare against Ove Neelis Braren
DEU · World #79,785 classical · FIDE ID 34663770
When preparing against Ove Neelis Braren, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Ove Neelis Braren, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ove Neelis Braren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ove Neelis Braren 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 | 1,790 | 1,925 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 38.5% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ove Neelis Braren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ove Neelis Braren's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Braren usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Braren usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Braren usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Ove Neelis Braren's chess games
All 52 games by Ove Neelis Braren in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Noah M Daniels | 1,840 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | B07 |
| Mar 2024 | Halid Morou | 1,833 | Hamburg HSK Easter Open | E09 |
| Jun 2026 | Ivan Kostyukovich | 1,805 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | C54 |
| Jun 2026 | Mansur R Bulat | 1,746 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B13 |
| Jun 2026 | Yuan Khai Eamonn Tee | 1,740 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,625 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,780 |
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,755 |
| Hamburg HSK Easter Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| ch-GER U08 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,089 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ove Neelis Braren's chess games?
52 games by Ove Neelis Braren, from Nov 2023 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 Ove Neelis Braren has played.
What does Ove Neelis Braren play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ove Neelis Braren opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ove Neelis Braren answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ove Neelis Braren play as White?
As White, Ove Neelis Braren's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ove Neelis Braren play as Black?
As Black, Ove Neelis Braren most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ove Neelis Braren's FIDE rating?
Ove Neelis Braren is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ove Neelis Braren played?
Our database contains 52 games by Ove Neelis Braren, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ove Neelis Braren?
52 games by Ove Neelis Braren 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.