Prepare against Pascal Brunke
FM · DEU · World #2,644 classical · FIDE ID 16216601
When preparing against Pascal Brunke, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 36.1% over 36 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Pascal Brunke, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Brunke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Brunke 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 | 2,354 | 2,354 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,193 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,359 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 137 | 44 | 107 | 47.6% |
| As White | 143 | 74 | 25 | 44 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 145 | 63 | 19 | 63 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Brunke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Brunke's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 55.2% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 52 | 36.4% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Brunke usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Brunke usually continues Bf4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Brunke usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Brunke usually continues c3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Brunke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Brunke usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 57.8% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 25.0% | 59.4% |
| b6 | 8 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 43.8% | 47.6% |
| f5 | 18 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.5% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Pascal Brunke's chess games
All 288 games by Pascal Brunke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Sep 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: 137 wins, 44 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 58 | 34/4/20 | 58.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 36 | 13/2/21 | 36.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,743 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,602 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Dmitry Gordievsky | 2,524 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | A41 |
| Dec 2023 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,490 | 17th Paderborn Open | C24 |
| Jul 2026 | Artin Ashraf | 2,470 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 66 | 36.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,369 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Brunke's chess games?
288 games by Pascal Brunke, from Jan 2016 to Sep 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 Pascal Brunke has played.
What does Pascal Brunke play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Pascal Brunke opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Brunke answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Pascal Brunke play as White?
As White, Pascal Brunke's most-played openings in our database are: London System (58 games, 58.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Brunke play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Brunke most often plays: Philidor (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Pascal Brunke's FIDE rating?
Pascal Brunke is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pascal Brunke played?
Our database contains 288 games by Pascal Brunke, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 44 draws, 107 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Brunke?
288 games by Pascal Brunke 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.