Prepare against David Buechel
DEU · World #77,465 classical · FIDE ID 34603689
When preparing against David Buechel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by David Buechel, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Buechel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Buechel 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 | 1,798 | 1,799 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,889 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 44.4% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Buechel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Buechel's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Buechel usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Buechel usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Buechel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 64.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
David Buechel's chess games
All 45 games by David Buechel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Marco Limmer | 1,843 | chT-GER U12 | B76 |
| Jun 2022 | Sebastian Riechenberg | 1,668 | ch-GER U12 | C56 |
| Jun 2020 | Sami Charrad | 1,620 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | B30 |
| Jun 2020 | Olivia Kuran | 1,620 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | B30 |
| Jun 2020 | Bjoern Sigurd Klowski | 1,620 | 1st DSOL 06 Liga Gr-B | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 12 | 7 | 1,541 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,587 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,575 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,411 |
| 1st DSOL 06 Liga Gr-B | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,363 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2021 | 4 | 4 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Buechel's chess games?
45 games by David Buechel, from Feb 2022 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 David Buechel has played.
What does David Buechel play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, David Buechel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Buechel answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Buechel play as White?
As White, David Buechel's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Buechel play as Black?
As Black, David Buechel most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is David Buechel's FIDE rating?
David Buechel is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Aug 2025).
How many games has David Buechel played?
Our database contains 45 games by David Buechel, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Buechel?
45 games by David Buechel 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.