Prepare against Volker Brandt
DEU · World #129,209 classical · FIDE ID 1270487
When preparing against Volker Brandt, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 46 games by Volker Brandt, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Volker Brandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volker 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 | 1,648 | 1,678 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,696 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 5 | 25 | 34.8% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volker Brandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volker Brandt's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| h4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Brandt usually continues f3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brandt usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Nd2 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Rg1 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Brandt usually continues Rg1 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Brandt usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Volker Brandt's chess games
All 46 games by Volker Brandt in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Fried Fox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Aaron P Summerscale | 2,395 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | D00 |
| Dec 2015 | Thomas Becker | 1,944 | 1st Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | B05 |
| Dec 2015 | Karl-Heinz Geissler | 1,694 | 1st Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | D00 |
| May 2026 | Alexander Bredereck | 1,560 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | A05 |
| May 2026 | Jana-Marie Christiansen | 1,501 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2010 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,480 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 1,612 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,930 |
| 1st Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,692 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volker Brandt's chess games?
46 games by Volker Brandt, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Volker Brandt has played.
What does Volker Brandt play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Volker Brandt opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.h4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volker Brandt answers 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...h6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Volker Brandt play as White?
As White, Volker Brandt's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volker Brandt play as Black?
As Black, Volker Brandt most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Carr Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Volker Brandt's FIDE rating?
Volker Brandt is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,678 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Volker Brandt played?
Our database contains 46 games by Volker Brandt, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volker Brandt?
46 games by Volker 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.