Prepare against Carl Christian Buhr
FM · DEU · World #6,984 classical · FIDE ID 4619307
When preparing against Carl Christian Buhr, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.3% over 34 games.
Our database contains 425 games by Carl Christian Buhr, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carl Christian Buhr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Christian Buhr 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 | 2,225 | 2,362 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,291 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,296 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 162 | 147 | 116 | 38.1% |
| As White | 219 | 97 | 79 | 43 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 206 | 65 | 68 | 73 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Christian Buhr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Christian Buhr's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 67.6% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 34 | 15.5% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 11.4% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.7% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Buhr usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Buhr usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Buhr usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Buhr usually continues Nc3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Buhr usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Buhr usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 88.5% | 50.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.3% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 41.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 38.4% | 43.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Carl Christian Buhr's chess games
All 425 games by Carl Christian Buhr in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 162 wins, 147 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/13/9 | 35.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Adam Horvath | 2,538 | chT-BEL 0405 | A47 |
| Apr 2002 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,535 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | E17 |
| Jun 2000 | Jonny Hector | 2,515 | ch-Hamburg int | B48 |
| Mar 2008 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,444 | chT-BEL 0708 | D94 |
| Nov 2008 | Richard Polaczek | 2,440 | chT-BEL 0809 | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg int | 2001 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,356 |
| Hamburg IM | 2000 | 22 | 13 | 2,426 |
| ch-BEL | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-Hamburg A U18 | 1994 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,394 |
| ch-Hamburg | 1997 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,483 |
| chT-GER U20 | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,403 |
| DLM U20 | 1996 | 14 | 11 | 2,371 |
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 10 | 2 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Christian Buhr's chess games?
425 games by Carl Christian Buhr, from Apr 2003 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 Carl Christian Buhr has played.
What does Carl Christian Buhr play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Carl Christian Buhr opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Christian Buhr answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Carl Christian Buhr play as White?
As White, Carl Christian Buhr's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Christian Buhr play as Black?
As Black, Carl Christian Buhr most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Carl Christian Buhr's FIDE rating?
Carl Christian Buhr is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Carl Christian Buhr played?
Our database contains 425 games by Carl Christian Buhr, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 147 draws, 116 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Christian Buhr?
425 games by Carl Christian Buhr 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.