Prepare against Rainer Bruehl
DEU · World #148,775 classical · FIDE ID 16235673
When preparing against Rainer Bruehl, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 79 games by Rainer Bruehl, covering May 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Bruehl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Bruehl 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 | 1,602 | 1,602 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,562 | 1,562 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,550 | 1,553 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 16 | 6 | 57 | 20.3% |
| As White | 39 | 8 | 2 | 29 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Bruehl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Bruehl's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 84.6% | 21.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 21.2% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Bruehl usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bruehl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bruehl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bruehl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bruehl usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bruehl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 89.5% | 26.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Rainer Bruehl's chess games
All 79 games by Rainer Bruehl in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Diyar Bakiyev | 1,491 | ch-Bremen | C55 |
| Oct 2019 | Gerhard Pillmann | 1,383 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Karl Heinz Schubert | 1,371 | ch-Bremen Open | A40 |
| Mar 2018 | Gerhard Krueger | 1,312 | ch-Bremen Open | D53 |
| Jan 2018 | Stefan Menke | 1,297 | ch-Niedersachsen Open C | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 26 | 3 | 1,382 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open C | 2019 | 14 | 3.5 | 926 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,461 |
| ch-Bremen | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,268 |
| Bremen Silvester Open B | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,545 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,269 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open D | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,069 |
| Verden Open C | 2023 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Bruehl's chess games?
79 games by Rainer Bruehl, from May 2018 to Nov 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 Rainer Bruehl has played.
What does Rainer Bruehl play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Rainer Bruehl opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Bruehl answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Rainer Bruehl play as White?
As White, Rainer Bruehl's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Bruehl play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Bruehl most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Rainer Bruehl's FIDE rating?
Rainer Bruehl is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess, 1,562 in rapid and 1,550 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,602 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Rainer Bruehl played?
Our database contains 79 games by Rainer Bruehl, covering May 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 57 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Bruehl?
79 games by Rainer Bruehl 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.