Prepare against Richard Broemel
DEU · World #16,747 classical · FIDE ID 4612256
When preparing against Richard Broemel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Richard Broemel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Richard Broemel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Broemel 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 | 2,088 | 2,198 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,140 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 29 | 94 | 51 | 16.7% |
| As White | 89 | 20 | 42 | 27 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 85 | 9 | 52 | 24 | 10.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Broemel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Broemel's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Broemel usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Broemel usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Broemel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 42 | 95.5% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
Richard Broemel's chess games
All 174 games by Richard Broemel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 29 wins, 94 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 2/13/9 | 8.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 37 | 5/19/13 | 13.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 16 | 1/12/3 | 6.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A93 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Gernot Gauglitz | 2,405 | ch-DDR 37th | D95 |
| Jan 1994 | Bogdan Grabarczyk | 2,355 | Oberliga Ost-B 9394 | A80 |
| Jan 2000 | Stefan Drobka | 2,342 | Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | D02 |
| Dec 2003 | Damir Majer | 2,324 | Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | D12 |
| Feb 2013 | Hendrik Schaffer | 2,286 | Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DDR 37th | 1988 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,271 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,083 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 5 | 2,135 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,104 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Broemel's chess games?
174 games by Richard Broemel, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Broemel has played.
What does Richard Broemel play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Richard Broemel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Broemel answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Richard Broemel play as White?
As White, Richard Broemel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 8.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Broemel play as Black?
As Black, Richard Broemel most often plays: Caro-Kann (37 games, 13.5% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Richard Broemel's FIDE rating?
Richard Broemel is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Richard Broemel played?
Our database contains 174 games by Richard Broemel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 94 draws, 51 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Broemel?
174 games by Richard Broemel 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.