Prepare against Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning
FM · DEU · World #10,172 classical · FIDE ID 4602218
When preparing against Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 534 games by Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning 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 | 2,167 | 2,392 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,418 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,387 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 534 | 202 | 145 | 186 | 37.8% |
| As White | 273 | 115 | 74 | 83 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 261 | 87 | 71 | 103 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning's side.
First moves as White (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 78.4% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 34 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 4.4% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Braeuning usually continues c3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Braeuning usually continues d4 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Braeuning usually continues f4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Braeuning usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Braeuning usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Braeuning usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 50.9% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 30 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.3% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 77.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning's chess games
All 534 games by Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 202 wins, 145 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 68 | 20/24/24 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 16/3/9 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 8/5/5 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,668 | ch-GER Blitz | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,480 | 65th ch-GER | D13 |
| Jul 2023 | Ilja Schneider | 2,468 | ch-GER Blitz | C47 |
| May 2019 | Igor Zuyev | 2,447 | ch-GER blitz | B14 |
| Jan 1992 | Lev Gutman | 2,445 | ch-GER qual | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 55 | 16 | 2,210 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 8.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1993 | 18 | 11 | 2,367 |
| Bodensee-Cup | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 2,350 |
| Kecskemet | 1992 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-GER qual | 1992 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,433 |
| Munich Open 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,385 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning's chess games?
534 games by Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning has played.
What does Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning play on the first move as White?
Across 273 games with White in our database, Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning play as White?
As White, Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (68 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 273 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning played?
Our database contains 534 games by Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 145 draws, 186 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning?
534 games by Rudolf Wilhelm Braeuning 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.