Prepare against Serge Brittner
FM · Luxembourg · World #8,047 classical · FIDE ID 4000528
When preparing against Serge Brittner, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Serge Brittner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serge Brittner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Brittner 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 | 2,204 | 2,327 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,234 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 109 | 83 | 81 | 39.9% |
| As White | 131 | 59 | 36 | 36 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 142 | 50 | 47 | 45 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Brittner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Brittner's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 99.2% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Brittner usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Brittner usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Brittner usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Brittner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 53.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 38.8% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Serge Brittner's chess games
All 273 games by Serge Brittner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 109 wins, 83 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 11/2/0 | 84.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Georg Mohr | 2,488 | Olympiad-35 | E95 |
| Oct 2002 | Everaldo Matsuura | 2,453 | Olympiad-35 | C19 |
| Oct 2002 | Alejandro Ramirez Alvarez | 2,421 | Olympiad-35 | A58 |
| Oct 2003 | Vlastimil Nedela | 2,381 | 19th EU-Cup | A30 |
| May 2004 | Patxi Gallego Eraso | 2,377 | 1st Andbanc Quad | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 12 | 2,203 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,307 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,338 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 8 | 2,366 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,308 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Brittner's chess games?
273 games by Serge Brittner, from Apr 2003 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 Serge Brittner has played.
What does Serge Brittner play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Serge Brittner opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Brittner answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Serge Brittner play as White?
As White, Serge Brittner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 84.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Brittner play as Black?
As Black, Serge Brittner most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Serge Brittner's FIDE rating?
Serge Brittner is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Serge Brittner played?
Our database contains 273 games by Serge Brittner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 83 draws, 81 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Brittner?
273 games by Serge Brittner 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.