Prepare against Wolfgang Brait
CHE · World #34,393 classical · FIDE ID 1330918
When preparing against Wolfgang Brait, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 69 games by Wolfgang Brait, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Brait's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Brait 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 | 1,962 | 1,992 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,943 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 24.6% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Brait's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Brait's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 90.0% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Brait usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Brait usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Brait usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Brait usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Brait usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 52.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Brait's chess games
All 69 games by Wolfgang Brait in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Michael Gransky | 2,148 | TCh-EUR Senior +65 2026 | B19 |
| Oct 2025 | Zoltan Nemeth | 2,113 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A05 |
| Oct 2025 | Tim Hare | 2,086 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A41 |
| Jan 2017 | Heinz Ernst | 1,998 | Basel Open | D36 |
| Jan 2017 | Andrew Lumsdon | 1,994 | Basel Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2017 | 15 | 4 | 1,919 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,001 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 15th Basel Hilton Open | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,832 |
| 52nd Biel ATO Open | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,862 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Brait's chess games?
69 games by Wolfgang Brait, from Sep 2013 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 Wolfgang Brait has played.
What does Wolfgang Brait play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Brait opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Brait answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Brait play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Brait's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Brait play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Brait most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Wolfgang Brait's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Brait is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Wolfgang Brait played?
Our database contains 69 games by Wolfgang Brait, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Brait?
69 games by Wolfgang Brait 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.