Prepare against Alexander Buhren
DEU · World #199,107 classical · FIDE ID 12918962
When preparing against Alexander Buhren, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Alexander Buhren, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Buhren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Buhren 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 | 1,788 | 1,809 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 26.1% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Buhren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Buhren's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Buhren usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Buhren usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Buhren usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Buhren usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Buhren usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Buhren usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Buhren's chess games
All 46 games by Alexander Buhren in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Siegfried Hamm | 1,664 | 14th ch-Rheinhausen | A85 |
| Apr 2021 | Peer Kettner | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | D02 |
| Jul 2012 | Meinolf Luegger | 1,502 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | E16 |
| Jul 2012 | Rainer Gollnick | 1,394 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | E67 |
| Mar 2010 | Wolfgang Buhren | 1,368 | 14th ch-Rheinhausen | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2014 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,363 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,480 |
| 14th ch-Rheinhausen | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,543 |
| 18th Rheinhausen-ch Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,519 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Buhren's chess games?
46 games by Alexander Buhren, from Nov 2011 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 Alexander Buhren has played.
What does Alexander Buhren play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alexander Buhren opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Buhren answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Buhren play as White?
As White, Alexander Buhren's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Buhren play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Buhren most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Alexander Buhren's FIDE rating?
Alexander Buhren is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Buhren played?
Our database contains 46 games by Alexander Buhren, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Buhren?
46 games by Alexander Buhren 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.