Prepare against Thorsten Brandt
DEU · World #39,447 classical · FIDE ID 12974528
Our database contains 42 games by Thorsten Brandt, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Brandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten Brandt 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 | 1,938 | 2,039 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 28.6% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Brandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Brandt's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 91.3% | 40.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Brandt usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Thorsten Brandt's chess games
All 42 games by Thorsten Brandt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Nikolas Pogan | 2,284 | 5th Vellmar Open A | A88 |
| Jul 2013 | Jan Balje | 2,189 | 5th Vellmar Open A | D04 |
| Mar 2011 | Anguel Vladimirov | 1,935 | Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | C20 |
| Jul 2013 | Uwe Lechnauer | 1,883 | 5th Vellmar Open A | C56 |
| Sep 2013 | Michael Ivkin | 1,821 | 24th Goch Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| 5th Vellmar Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,148 |
| ch-Mittelrhein U20 | 1994 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 32nd Porz Open 9495 | 1995 | 5 | 1 | 1,975 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,979 |
| 29th Porz Open | 1993 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,810 |
| Porz Open | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Brandt's chess games?
42 games by Thorsten Brandt, from Oct 2013 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 Thorsten Brandt has played.
What does Thorsten Brandt play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Thorsten Brandt opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Brandt answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Brandt play as White?
As White, Thorsten Brandt's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Brandt play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Brandt most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Thorsten Brandt's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Brandt is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Thorsten Brandt played?
Our database contains 42 games by Thorsten Brandt, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Brandt?
42 games by Thorsten Brandt 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.