Prepare against Thomas Brueckner
FM · DEU · World #4,830 classical · FIDE ID 4600452
When preparing against Thomas Brueckner, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%).
Our database contains 143 games by Thomas Brueckner, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Brueckner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Brueckner 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 | 2,278 | 2,379 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,375 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,377 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 41 | 41 | 61 | 28.7% |
| As White | 69 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 74 | 22 | 17 | 35 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Brueckner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Brueckner's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 44.9% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 20 | 29.0% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Brueckner usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Brueckner usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Brueckner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Brueckner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Brueckner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Brueckner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 76.2% | 42.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
Thomas Brueckner's chess games
All 143 games by Thomas Brueckner 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: 41 wins, 41 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Dawid Czerw | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| May 2024 | Mihael Ankerst | 2,361 | BL2-Sued playoff 1 | C47 |
| Apr 2023 | Dejan Pikula | 2,346 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | A41 |
| Jun 2023 | Petr Matyukov | 2,315 | Titled Tue Early | D34 |
| Jan 2020 | Hans-Elmar Schwing | 2,306 | GER CupT 1920 Prelim 8 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 97 | 38.5 | 2,116 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,952 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,231 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,141 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| 35th Augsburg | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,210 |
| 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 50+ | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,248 |
| GER CupT 1920 Prelim 8 | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Brueckner's chess games?
143 games by Thomas Brueckner, 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 Brueckner has played.
What does Thomas Brueckner play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Thomas Brueckner opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Brueckner answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Thomas Brueckner play as White?
As White, Thomas Brueckner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Brueckner play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Brueckner most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Thomas Brueckner's FIDE rating?
Thomas Brueckner is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Thomas Brueckner played?
Our database contains 143 games by Thomas Brueckner, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 41 draws, 61 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Brueckner?
143 games by Thomas Brueckner 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.