Rudolf Meessen vs Christian Braun
FM Rudolf Meessen (2226) · IM Christian Braun (2395)
Rudolf Meessen and Christian Braun have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2007 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Meessen leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Meessen | Draws | Braun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meessen with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Braun with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Meessen | Draws | Braun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Meessen | Draws | Braun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Christian Braun | Rudolf Meessen | 1/2-1/2 | - | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 |
| Feb 2024 | Rudolf Meessen | Christian Braun | 0-1 | London System | 2nd Bundesliga West 23-24 |
| Oct 2023 | Rudolf Meessen | Christian Braun | 0-1 | London System | BL2-West 2324 |
| Sep 2015 | Rudolf Meessen | Christian Braun | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | BL2-West 1516 |
| Mar 2015 | Christian Braun | Rudolf Meessen | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | chT-BEL 1415 |
| Aug 2014 | Rudolf Meessen | Christian Braun | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Eupen |
| Dec 2012 | Christian Braun | Rudolf Meessen | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | chT-BEL 1213 |
| Aug 2010 | Christian Braun | Rudolf Meessen | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Eupen |
| Nov 2008 | Christian Braun | Rudolf Meessen | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | chT-BEL 0809 |
| Aug 2008 | Rudolf Meessen | Christian Braun | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Eupen SVDB |
| Dec 2007 | Rudolf Meessen | Christian Braun | 0-1 | Albin Countergambit | Eupen SVDB |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rudolf Meessen and Christian Braun?
In 11 recorded games, Rudolf Meessen has 2 wins, Christian Braun has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Rudolf Meessen and Christian Braun played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2007 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Rudolf Meessen and Christian Braun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.