Prepare against Tomas Brnusak
FM · Slovakia · World #4,041 classical · FIDE ID 14939878
When preparing against Tomas Brnusak, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 524 games by Tomas Brnusak, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Brnusak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Brnusak 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 | 2,302 | 2,329 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,229 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,079 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 524 | 227 | 126 | 171 | 43.3% |
| As White | 258 | 112 | 64 | 82 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 266 | 115 | 62 | 89 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Brnusak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Brnusak's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 50.4% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 89 | 34.5% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 27 | 10.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.9% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Brnusak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 58.1% | 59.3% |
| e5 | 44 | 29.7% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 52.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 22.5% | 40.6% |
| f5 | 12 | 16.9% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.6% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Tomas Brnusak's chess games
All 524 games by Tomas Brnusak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 227 wins, 126 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | V S Rathanvel | 2,491 | 16th Arad Open | B23 |
| Aug 2023 | Jomon Jinan | 2,400 | 16th Arad Open | E63 |
| Oct 2021 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,377 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Jul 2026 | Pavel Simacek | 2,373 | 37th Czech Open E 2026 | C68 |
| Apr 2026 | Juraj Lipka | 2,366 | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 20 | 12 | 2,176 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2017 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,696 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,591 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 1,634 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 1,461 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,916 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2013 | 15 | 11 | 1,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Brnusak's chess games?
524 games by Tomas Brnusak, from Jul 2014 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 Tomas Brnusak has played.
What does Tomas Brnusak play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Tomas Brnusak opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Brnusak answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Tomas Brnusak play as White?
As White, Tomas Brnusak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Brnusak play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Brnusak most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Tomas Brnusak's FIDE rating?
Tomas Brnusak is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tomas Brnusak played?
Our database contains 524 games by Tomas Brnusak, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 126 draws, 171 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Brnusak?
524 games by Tomas Brnusak 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.