Prepare against Robert Bruss
DEU · World #35,635 classical · FIDE ID 16237218
Our database contains 51 games by Robert Bruss, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Bruss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Bruss 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 | 1,956 | 1,961 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Bruss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Bruss's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 88.5% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Bruss usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bruss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bruss usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bruss usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bruss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Robert Bruss's chess games
All 51 games by Robert Bruss in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Juergen Zollstab | 1,998 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | D10 |
| Oct 2019 | Joerg Straschewski | 1,939 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | E42 |
| May 2022 | Guenther Auer | 1,896 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | A85 |
| Mar 2023 | Georg Kwossek | 1,891 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | D05 |
| Mar 2022 | Rudolf Schoen | 1,864 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern 92th | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,784 |
| ch-Bavaria 96th | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,803 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,841 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| 23rd Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,801 |
| 20th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| chT-DSB U20 | 1978 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Bruss's chess games?
51 games by Robert Bruss, from Feb 2018 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 Robert Bruss has played.
What does Robert Bruss play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Robert Bruss opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Bruss answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Robert Bruss play as White?
As White, Robert Bruss's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Bruss play as Black?
As Black, Robert Bruss most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Robert Bruss's FIDE rating?
Robert Bruss is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Robert Bruss played?
Our database contains 51 games by Robert Bruss, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Bruss?
51 games by Robert Bruss 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.