Prepare against Waylon Brander
ZAF · World #35,756 classical · FIDE ID 14351323
When preparing against Waylon Brander, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 30 games by Waylon Brander, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Waylon Brander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waylon Brander 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 | 1,956 | 1,956 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,940 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,883 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waylon Brander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waylon Brander's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Brander usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Brander usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Brander usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Waylon Brander's chess games
All 30 games by Waylon Brander in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - Oct 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, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Joseph Handiya | 2,107 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | D13 |
| Jul 2022 | Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien | 2,028 | South African Open | A60 |
| Jan 2025 | Cherwin Kleinsmidt | 1,918 | Cape Town Masters | E11 |
| Jan 2025 | Tyler Nevin | 1,874 | Cape Town Masters | D45 |
| Jul 2022 | Charlton Mnyasta | 1,855 | South African Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,947 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,089 |
| Cape Town Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,788 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,873 |
| FISU World University Championship Mind Sports 2026 | Classical | Men | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,957 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waylon Brander's chess games?
30 games by Waylon Brander, from Feb 2022 to Oct 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 Waylon Brander has played.
What does Waylon Brander play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Waylon Brander opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waylon Brander answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Waylon Brander play as White?
As White, Waylon Brander's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waylon Brander play as Black?
As Black, Waylon Brander most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Waylon Brander's FIDE rating?
Waylon Brander is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Waylon Brander played?
Our database contains 30 games by Waylon Brander, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waylon Brander?
30 games by Waylon Brander 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.