Prepare against Richard Braak
DEU · World #35,178 classical · FIDE ID 24626422
When preparing against Richard Braak, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Richard Braak, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Richard Braak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Braak 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 | 1,959 | 1,959 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 1,970 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 22 | 8 | 12 | 52.4% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 61.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 141 rated games against 138 different opponents, across 20 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 112 | 49 | 24 | 39 | 43.8% | 2,038 | 1,983 | 5 |
| Blitz | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 40.0% | 1,893 | 1,982 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 75 | 17 | 19 | 39 | 22.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 33 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 60.6% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 1,921 | 1,981 |
| 2025 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1,970 | 1,939 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,947 | 1,847 |
| 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,089 | 1,889 |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2,102 | 2,302 |
| 2011 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1,992 | 1,892 |
| 2010 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 2,073 | 1,919 |
| 2009 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2,041 | 2,130 |
| 2008 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 2,093 | 2,026 |
| 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2,089 | 2,045 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,040 | 1,907 |
Where Richard Braak has played
Germany (19) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Braak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Braak's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 54.2% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Braak usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Braak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Braak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Braak usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Braak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Braak usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 92.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Richard Braak's chess games
All 42 games by Richard Braak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Benedikt Briem | 2,233 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D02 |
| Apr 2010 | Karlheinz Eg | 2,120 | ch-Hessen Gr-B 64th | C35 |
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Zobel | 2,097 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B02 |
| Mar 2008 | Thoralf Radtke | 2,005 | 62nd ch-Hessen Gr-C | A02 |
| Apr 2009 | Manfred Fussnecker | 1,993 | ch-Hessen Gr-C | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,907 |
| 62nd ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-B 64th | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,038 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1,890 |
| ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2009 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Braak's chess games?
42 games by Richard Braak, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Richard Braak has played.
What does Richard Braak play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Richard Braak opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Braak answers 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Braak play as White?
As White, Richard Braak's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Braak play as Black?
As Black, Richard Braak most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Richard Braak's FIDE rating?
Richard Braak is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Richard Braak played?
Our database contains 42 games by Richard Braak, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Braak?
42 games by Richard Braak 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.