Prepare against Achim Buendgen
CM · DEU · World #13,858 classical · FIDE ID 24646377
Our database contains 149 games by Achim Buendgen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Achim Buendgen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achim Buendgen 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 | 2,118 | 2,242 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,121 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 44 | 58 | 46 | 29.5% |
| As White | 69 | 18 | 36 | 15 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 80 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achim Buendgen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achim Buendgen's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 56.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 43.5% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Buendgen usually continues b3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Buendgen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Buendgen usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Buendgen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Buendgen usually continues Bg5 (45.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Buendgen usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 71.4% | 48.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Achim Buendgen's chess games
All 149 games by Achim Buendgen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 44 wins, 58 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,340 | chT-NED 1314 | D14 |
| Feb 2011 | Frank Noetzel | 2,269 | NRW Class2 1011 | A03 |
| Jan 2011 | Peter Vogelmann | 2,268 | NRW Class2 1011 | C46 |
| Sep 2005 | Wilfried Rausch | 2,257 | NRW Class1 0506 | C70 |
| Feb 2006 | Frank Reinemer | 2,250 | NRW Class1 0506 | A68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 2,050 |
| NRW Class2 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,210 |
| NRW Class2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,329 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,283 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,152 |
| chT-NED 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 2,147 |
| NRW Class2 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achim Buendgen's chess games?
149 games by Achim Buendgen, from Jul 2006 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 Achim Buendgen has played.
What does Achim Buendgen play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Achim Buendgen opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achim Buendgen answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Achim Buendgen play as White?
As White, Achim Buendgen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achim Buendgen play as Black?
As Black, Achim Buendgen most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Achim Buendgen's FIDE rating?
Achim Buendgen is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Achim Buendgen played?
Our database contains 149 games by Achim Buendgen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 58 draws, 46 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achim Buendgen?
149 games by Achim Buendgen 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.