Prepare against Andre Buter
NLD · World #62,460 classical · FIDE ID 1002406
When preparing against Andre Buter, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 38 games by Andre Buter, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andre Buter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Buter 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 | 1,847 | 1,900 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,919 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 26.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Buter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Buter's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 63.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 63.3% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Buter usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Buter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Buter usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Buter usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Buter usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Andre Buter's chess games
All 38 games by Andre Buter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Nanno Rijnders | 1,739 | Tapijtgigant Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2025 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1993 | 21 | 11 | – |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1990 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1988 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Tapijtgigant Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,750 |
| Tapijtgigang Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Buter's chess games?
38 games by Andre Buter, from Apr 2008 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 Andre Buter has played.
What does Andre Buter play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Andre Buter opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nc3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Buter answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Andre Buter play as White?
As White, Andre Buter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Buter play as Black?
As Black, Andre Buter most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Andre Buter's FIDE rating?
Andre Buter is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Andre Buter played?
Our database contains 38 games by Andre Buter, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Buter?
38 games by Andre Buter 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.