Prepare against Paul Brehovsky
Austria · World #11,678 classical · FIDE ID 1616463
Our database contains 157 games by Paul Brehovsky, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Brehovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Brehovsky 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 | 2,145 | 2,184 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,143 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,154 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 51 | 46 | 60 | 32.5% |
| As White | 75 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 29 | 18 | 35 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Brehovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Brehovsky's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 64.0% | 49.0% |
| a3 | 18 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| e3 | 9 | 12.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Brehovsky usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Brehovsky usually continues c4 (34.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Brehovsky usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 24% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Brehovsky usually continues e3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Brehovsky usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Brehovsky usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 89.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Paul Brehovsky's chess games
All 157 games by Paul Brehovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 51 wins, 46 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Gerald Hechl | 2,333 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B00 |
| Aug 2006 | Paul Pachta | 2,331 | 15th Vienna Open A | D51 |
| Nov 2016 | Klaus Neumeier | 2,286 | chT2O-AUT 1617 | E18 |
| Apr 2020 | Herbert Wohlfahrt | 2,285 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | E05 |
| Apr 2020 | Adam Steiner | 2,251 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,049 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,994 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,138 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,640 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,143 |
| 15th Vienna Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Brehovsky's chess games?
157 games by Paul Brehovsky, from Apr 2005 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 Paul Brehovsky has played.
What does Paul Brehovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Paul Brehovsky opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.a3 (24% of games), 1.e3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Brehovsky answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Paul Brehovsky play as White?
As White, Paul Brehovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Brehovsky play as Black?
As Black, Paul Brehovsky most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Paul Brehovsky's FIDE rating?
Paul Brehovsky is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Paul Brehovsky played?
Our database contains 157 games by Paul Brehovsky, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 46 draws, 60 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Brehovsky?
157 games by Paul Brehovsky 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.