Prepare against Thomas Braeutigam
DEU · World #29,395 classical · FIDE ID 4680120
When preparing against Thomas Braeutigam, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 296 games by Thomas Braeutigam, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Braeutigam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Braeutigam 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 | 1,990 | 2,194 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,071 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,125 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 69 | 134 | 93 | 23.3% |
| As White | 152 | 37 | 66 | 49 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 144 | 32 | 68 | 44 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Braeutigam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Braeutigam's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 75.0% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 12.5% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 15 | 9.9% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 72.6% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 69.2% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 28.2% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Thomas Braeutigam's chess games
All 296 games by Thomas Braeutigam in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 69 wins, 134 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Mark Lorenz | 2,248 | Regionalliga NW 0809 | A30 |
| Nov 2000 | Eckart Bauer | 2,240 | 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A81 |
| Oct 2002 | Walter Strobel | 2,209 | Regionalliga NW 0203 | D44 |
| Nov 2003 | Andreas Kraeussling | 2,171 | Regionalliga NW 0304 | A55 |
| Mar 2004 | Hans-Joachim Hofstetter | 2,153 | Regionalliga NW 0304 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 8 | 2,033 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 56th | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,111 |
| Regionalliga NW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,178 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 57th | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,023 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 59th | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| Regionalliga NW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 62th | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Braeutigam's chess games?
296 games by Thomas Braeutigam, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Thomas Braeutigam has played.
What does Thomas Braeutigam play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Thomas Braeutigam opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Braeutigam answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas Braeutigam play as White?
As White, Thomas Braeutigam's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Braeutigam play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Braeutigam most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Thomas Braeutigam's FIDE rating?
Thomas Braeutigam is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Thomas Braeutigam played?
Our database contains 296 games by Thomas Braeutigam, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 134 draws, 93 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Braeutigam?
296 games by Thomas Braeutigam 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.