Prepare against Christoph Buech
DEU · World #98,937 classical · FIDE ID 16283643
When preparing against Christoph Buech, expect 1.Nf3 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Christoph Buech, covering Jun 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Buech's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Buech 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 | 1,733 | 1,733 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,682 | 1,696 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 19 | 12 | 22.5% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Buech's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Buech's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 81.0% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Buech usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Buech usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Buech usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Buech usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Buech usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Christoph Buech's chess games
All 40 games by Christoph Buech in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2025 - 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: 9 wins, 19 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Daniel Gietzen | 1,901 | ch-Saarland A | B13 |
| Mar 2008 | Joerg Kessler | 1,855 | ch-Saarland A | A04 |
| Apr 2009 | Achim Trumm | 1,823 | ch-Saarland MB | B54 |
| Mar 2008 | Pawel Kunz | 1,727 | ch-Saarland A | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland A | 2008 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-Saarland A 85th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,619 |
| ch-Saarland MB | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| chB-Saarland | 1992 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Buech's chess games?
40 games by Christoph Buech, from Jun 2025 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 Christoph Buech has played.
What does Christoph Buech play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Christoph Buech opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Buech answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Christoph Buech play as White?
As White, Christoph Buech's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Buech play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Buech most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Christoph Buech's FIDE rating?
Christoph Buech is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,682 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Christoph Buech played?
Our database contains 40 games by Christoph Buech, covering Jun 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 19 draws, 12 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Buech?
40 games by Christoph Buech 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.