Prepare against Daniel Butscher
DEU · World #16,884 classical · FIDE ID 12994340
Our database contains 56 games by Daniel Butscher, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Butscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Butscher 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 | 2,086 | 2,188 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 44.6% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Butscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Butscher's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 53.6% | 76.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 28.6% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 76.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Butscher usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Butscher usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Butscher usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Butscher usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Butscher usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Butscher usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Daniel Butscher's chess games
All 56 games by Daniel Butscher in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 25 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Matthias Dann | 2,527 | Dresden ZMD Open | D00 |
| Apr 2018 | Lubos Rosko | 2,316 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | A43 |
| Mar 2020 | Luca Suvorov | 2,279 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | A41 |
| Mar 2020 | Janusch Koscielski | 2,273 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | B13 |
| May 2022 | Rainer Roesemann | 2,262 | Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,203 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,165 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,180 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,974 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Butscher's chess games?
56 games by Daniel Butscher, from Jun 2017 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 Daniel Butscher has played.
What does Daniel Butscher play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Daniel Butscher opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Butscher answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Daniel Butscher play as White?
As White, Daniel Butscher's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Butscher play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Butscher most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Daniel Butscher's FIDE rating?
Daniel Butscher is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Daniel Butscher played?
Our database contains 56 games by Daniel Butscher, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Butscher?
56 games by Daniel Butscher 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.