Prepare against Alexander Buss
DEU · World #66,653 classical · FIDE ID 24665746
When preparing against Alexander Buss, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 91 games by Alexander Buss, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Buss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Buss 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 | 1,833 | 1,934 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 22 | 18 | 51 | 24.2% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 11.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Buss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Buss's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 93.6% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Buss usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Buss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Buss usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Buss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Buss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 66.7% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Alexander Buss's chess games
All 91 games by Alexander Buss in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Ralf Rechel | 2,080 | Eschborn Open | C01 |
| Jun 2011 | Holger Werner | 1,961 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | B33 |
| Jun 2011 | Gerhard Mueller | 1,819 | 14th Rhein Main Open A | C84 |
| Jun 2014 | Joachim Pade | 1,727 | 17th Rhein Main Open A | B13 |
| Apr 2021 | Niko Schmidt | 1,547 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,501 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,404 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,751 |
| 11th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,661 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1,630 |
| 9th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,531 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Buss's chess games?
91 games by Alexander Buss, from Jul 2012 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 Buss has played.
What does Alexander Buss play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Alexander Buss opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Buss answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alexander Buss play as White?
As White, Alexander Buss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Buss play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Buss most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Alexander Buss's FIDE rating?
Alexander Buss is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Alexander Buss played?
Our database contains 91 games by Alexander Buss, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 51 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Buss?
91 games by Alexander Buss 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.