Prepare against Simon Brunauer
DEU · World #60,585 classical · FIDE ID 16279077
When preparing against Simon Brunauer, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 36 games by Simon Brunauer, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Brunauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Brunauer 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 | 1,854 | 1,902 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,746 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Brunauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Brunauer's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 89.5% | 32.4% |
| b4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 32.4% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Brunauer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Brunauer usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Brunauer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Brunauer usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Simon Brunauer's chess games
All 36 games by Simon Brunauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Bernd Schulz | 1,663 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | C53 |
| Apr 2020 | Thorsten Bendrich | 1,631 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | D31 |
| Apr 2020 | Thomas Floetzer | 1,623 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | A40 |
| Apr 2020 | Andreas Apelt | 1,620 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | A00 |
| Apr 2020 | Linda Becker | 1,601 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,449 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,564 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,398 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Brunauer's chess games?
36 games by Simon Brunauer, from Apr 2019 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 Simon Brunauer has played.
What does Simon Brunauer play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Simon Brunauer opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Brunauer answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Simon Brunauer play as White?
As White, Simon Brunauer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Brunauer play as Black?
As Black, Simon Brunauer most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Simon Brunauer's FIDE rating?
Simon Brunauer is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Simon Brunauer played?
Our database contains 36 games by Simon Brunauer, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Brunauer?
36 games by Simon Brunauer 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.