Prepare against Paul Brondal
DNK · World #24,127 classical · FIDE ID 1447432
Our database contains 78 games by Paul Brondal, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Brondal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Brondal 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 | 2,024 | 2,121 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,083 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 12 | 42 | 24 | 15.4% |
| As White | 39 | 4 | 23 | 12 | 10.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 19 | 12 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Brondal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Brondal's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 43.6% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 33.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Brondal usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Brondal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Brondal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Brondal usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Brondal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Brondal usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Paul Brondal's chess games
All 78 games by Paul Brondal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 42 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Mogens Moe | 2,154 | 2nd Koge Weekend A | B99 |
| May 2016 | Dick Sorensen | 1,990 | ch-Bronshoj A | A10 |
| May 2016 | Magnus Gustafsson | 1,976 | ch-Bronshoj A | B12 |
| May 2019 | Mikael Ramkilde | 1,949 | chT-Hillerod A | C09 |
| May 2017 | Samuel Oltzen | 1,914 | Copenhagen Challenge | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Borup Skovbo Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,899 |
| chT-Hillerod A | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,078 |
| Copenhagen Obro CXU New Year Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,849 |
| ch-Copenhagen B | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,021 |
| 100th Hillerod Anniversary Open | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Brondal's chess games?
78 games by Paul Brondal, from Apr 2014 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 Brondal has played.
What does Paul Brondal play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Paul Brondal opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Brondal answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Brondal play as White?
As White, Paul Brondal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Brondal play as Black?
As Black, Paul Brondal most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Paul Brondal's FIDE rating?
Paul Brondal is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Paul Brondal played?
Our database contains 78 games by Paul Brondal, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 42 draws, 24 losses (15.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Brondal?
78 games by Paul Brondal 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.