Prepare against Vitali Braun
FM · DEU · World #3,965 classical · FIDE ID 4684915
Our database contains 335 games by Vitali Braun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitali Braun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitali Braun 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 | 2,304 | 2,403 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,356 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 145 | 114 | 76 | 43.3% |
| As White | 172 | 79 | 57 | 36 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 163 | 66 | 57 | 40 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitali Braun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitali Braun's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 57.0% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 68 | 39.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Braun usually continues c3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Braun usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Braun usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Braun usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Braun usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 83.1% | 58.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 71.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 18.4% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Vitali Braun's chess games
All 335 games by Vitali Braun 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: 145 wins, 114 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 17/13/8 | 44.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 34 | 14/10/10 | 41.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Tamaz Gelashvili | 2,576 | 12th Werther Schloss Open A | B00 |
| Apr 2001 | Michael Bezold | 2,510 | Werther Schloss Simul | A36 |
| Aug 2006 | Jakob Meister | 2,504 | Dresden ZMD Open | C10 |
| Apr 2004 | Davit Shengelia | 2,496 | 10th Werther Schloss Open A | D23 |
| Jun 2012 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,449 | GER Daehne Cup | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,402 |
| ch-NRW U16 | 2000 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-NRW U18 | 2002 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,071 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 8 | 2,440 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,440 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 I | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 2,071 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitali Braun's chess games?
335 games by Vitali Braun, 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 Vitali Braun has played.
What does Vitali Braun play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Vitali Braun opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitali Braun answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vitali Braun play as White?
As White, Vitali Braun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitali Braun play as Black?
As Black, Vitali Braun most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Vitali Braun's FIDE rating?
Vitali Braun is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Vitali Braun played?
Our database contains 335 games by Vitali Braun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 114 draws, 76 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitali Braun?
335 games by Vitali Braun 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.