Prepare against Dieter Buchenthal
DEU · World #12,021 classical · FIDE ID 4605349
Our database contains 260 games by Dieter Buchenthal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Buchenthal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Buchenthal 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 | 2,141 | 2,263 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 95 | 79 | 86 | 36.5% |
| As White | 130 | 49 | 44 | 37 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 130 | 46 | 35 | 49 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Buchenthal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Buchenthal's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 43.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 32 | 24.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 14 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 7 | 5.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 6 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Buchenthal usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Buchenthal usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Buchenthal usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Buchenthal usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Buchenthal usually continues b3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Buchenthal usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 64.3% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.4% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 48.3% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 34.5% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Dieter Buchenthal's chess games
All 260 games by Dieter Buchenthal 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: 95 wins, 79 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Nikola Padevsky | 2,435 | Oberliga NRW 9192 I | A34 |
| Apr 2005 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,402 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | B01 |
| Jan 1976 | Ulrich Waagener | 2,300 | ch-NRW | B33 |
| Sep 2016 | Thomas Fuellgrabe | 2,264 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | B40 |
| Sep 2007 | Peter Vogelmann | 2,264 | NRW Class2 0708 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1976 | 39 | 21 | 2,373 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,219 |
| Juniors International Deutscher SB-03 | 1975 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-GER U20 | 1972 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-GER U20 International03 | 1973 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 5th Bochum SG 31 Open | 1979 | 9 | 6 | 2,528 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| 4th Bochum SG 31 Open | 1978 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Buchenthal's chess games?
260 games by Dieter Buchenthal, 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 Dieter Buchenthal has played.
What does Dieter Buchenthal play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Dieter Buchenthal opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Buchenthal answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Dieter Buchenthal play as White?
As White, Dieter Buchenthal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Buchenthal play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Buchenthal most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Dieter Buchenthal's FIDE rating?
Dieter Buchenthal is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Dieter Buchenthal played?
Our database contains 260 games by Dieter Buchenthal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 79 draws, 86 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Buchenthal?
260 games by Dieter Buchenthal 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.