Prepare against Paul Brencher
United Kingdom · World #52,766 classical · FIDE ID 469084
Our database contains 58 games by Paul Brencher, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Brencher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Brencher 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 | 1,882 | 1,933 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 14 | 26 | 18 | 24.1% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Brencher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Brencher's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Brencher usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Brencher usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Brencher usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Paul Brencher's chess games
All 58 games by Paul Brencher in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 14 wins, 26 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,145 | ch-BCF AM Open | A43 |
| Jan 2022 | Michael Stokes | 2,071 | Harrogate 4NCL Open 27th | B07 |
| Aug 2024 | Jonathan Rubeck | 1,833 | ch-BCF Major | D00 |
| Aug 2024 | James Howorth | 1,830 | ch-BCF Major | C01 |
| Jul 2024 | Henry Neenan | 1,793 | ch-BCF AM Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,986 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
| 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-BCF AM Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,692 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open 27th | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Brencher's chess games?
58 games by Paul Brencher, from Dec 2021 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 Brencher has played.
What does Paul Brencher play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Paul Brencher opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Brencher answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Paul Brencher play as White?
As White, Paul Brencher's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Brencher play as Black?
As Black, Paul Brencher most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Paul Brencher's FIDE rating?
Paul Brencher is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Paul Brencher played?
Our database contains 58 games by Paul Brencher, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 26 draws, 18 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Brencher?
58 games by Paul Brencher 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.