Prepare against Stefan Brettschneider
FM · DEU · World #5,762 classical · FIDE ID 4615778
Our database contains 226 games by Stefan Brettschneider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Brettschneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Brettschneider 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 | 2,253 | 2,306 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,278 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 78 | 82 | 66 | 34.5% |
| As White | 104 | 46 | 36 | 22 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 122 | 32 | 46 | 44 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Brettschneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Brettschneider's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 77.9% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 11.5% | 79.2% |
| g3 | 8 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 79.2% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Brettschneider usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 44 | 78.6% | 46.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 12.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 62.5% | 42.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 22.5% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Stefan Brettschneider's chess games
All 226 games by Stefan Brettschneider 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: 78 wins, 82 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 14/13/4 | 45.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 11/16/16 | 25.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Marcin Szelag | 2,435 | Oberliga Nord N 0001 | B00 |
| Jan 1996 | Roman Cherevatenko | 2,415 | Pardubice KB Open | B26 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Dittmar | 2,390 | Pardubice KB Open | D94 |
| Dec 2014 | Andreas Breier | 2,382 | BL2-Nord 1415 | A92 |
| Oct 1994 | Christian Clemens | 2,380 | Oberliga Nord W 9495 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U17 | 1992 | 18 | 11 | 2,373 |
| DLM U20 | 1995 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| Gifhorn International | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,184 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,341 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Brettschneider's chess games?
226 games by Stefan Brettschneider, 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 Stefan Brettschneider has played.
What does Stefan Brettschneider play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Stefan Brettschneider opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Brettschneider answers 1...d6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Stefan Brettschneider play as White?
As White, Stefan Brettschneider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Brettschneider play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Brettschneider most often plays: Pirc Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Stefan Brettschneider's FIDE rating?
Stefan Brettschneider is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Stefan Brettschneider played?
Our database contains 226 games by Stefan Brettschneider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 82 draws, 66 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Brettschneider?
226 games by Stefan Brettschneider 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.