Prepare against Paul Briese
DEU · World #91,128 classical · FIDE ID 16273826
When preparing against Paul Briese, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 48 games by Paul Briese, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Briese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Briese 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 | 1,755 | 1,869 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,522 | 1,551 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,597 | 1,649 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 43.8% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Briese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Briese's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 69.6% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Briese usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Briese usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Briese usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Briese usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Briese usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Briese usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Paul Briese's chess games
All 48 games by Paul Briese in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 21 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | David Mikayelyan | 1,781 | ODJM B | A04 |
| Mar 2024 | Christopher Rosenthal | 1,779 | chC-Mecklenburg VP | A38 |
| May 2026 | Ali Jamalli | 1,730 | ODJM B | B27 |
| May 2024 | Anna Duchstein | 1,715 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C41 |
| May 2024 | Marcel Jung | 1,709 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,688 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,675 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,451 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 978 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U10 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 989 |
| chC-Mecklenburg VP | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Briese's chess games?
48 games by Paul Briese, from Jul 2019 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 Paul Briese has played.
What does Paul Briese play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Paul Briese opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Briese answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Paul Briese play as White?
As White, Paul Briese's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Briese play as Black?
As Black, Paul Briese most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Paul Briese's FIDE rating?
Paul Briese is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,522 in rapid and 1,597 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (May 2026).
How many games has Paul Briese played?
Our database contains 48 games by Paul Briese, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Briese?
48 games by Paul Briese 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.