Prepare against Frank Buchenau
FM · DEU · World #9,523 classical · FIDE ID 4604350
When preparing against Frank Buchenau, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 20.7% over 87 games.
Our database contains 3,644 games by Frank Buchenau, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Frank Buchenau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Buchenau 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 | 2,178 | 2,352 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,324 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,313 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,644 | 1,487 | 377 | 1,780 | 40.8% |
| As White | 1,815 | 795 | 180 | 840 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 1,829 | 692 | 197 | 940 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Buchenau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Buchenau's side.
First moves as White (1,814 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,803 | 99.4% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 0.5% | 44.4% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Buchenau usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Buchenau usually continues Bc4 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Buchenau usually continues d4 (45.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Buchenau usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Buchenau usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Buchenau usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (849 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 835 | 98.4% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 1.1% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (612 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 597 | 97.5% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Frank Buchenau's chess games
All 3,644 games by Frank Buchenau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,487 wins, 377 draws, 1,780 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 252 | 98/26/128 | 38.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 232 | 118/17/97 | 50.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 168 | 73/13/82 | 43.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 147 | 68/11/68 | 46.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 106 | 43/11/52 | 40.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 94 | 38/9/47 | 40.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 77 | 26/9/42 | 33.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 77 | 34/6/37 | 44.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 67 | 28/11/28 | 41.8% |
| C11 | French Defense | 59 | 25/8/26 | 42.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 272 | 109/32/131 | 40.1% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 211 | 73/25/113 | 34.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 199 | 82/20/97 | 41.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 150 | 75/7/68 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 120 | 44/7/69 | 36.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 109 | 44/13/52 | 40.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 95 | 41/11/43 | 43.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 87 | 18/10/59 | 20.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 77 | 32/9/36 | 41.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 70 | 25/11/34 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,659 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Jan 2017 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,645 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | E01 |
| Jul 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,617 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Jun 2024 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| Feb 2023 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,655 | 1,175 | 2,180 |
| Kassel Open | 1996 | 26 | 18 | 2,498 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,293 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,159 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,262 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 15 | 9 | 2,143 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 9 | 2,455 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marcel Winkels (13 games) · Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (11 games) · Dawid Janaszak (10 games) · Oscar Humberto Ardila (10 games)
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Where can I find Frank Buchenau's chess games?
3,644 games by Frank Buchenau, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Frank Buchenau has played.
What does Frank Buchenau play on the first move as White?
Across 1,814 games with White in our database, Frank Buchenau opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Buchenau answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Frank Buchenau play as White?
As White, Frank Buchenau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (252 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (232 games, 50.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (168 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,815 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Buchenau play as Black?
As Black, Frank Buchenau most often plays: French: Classical Variation (272 games, 40.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (211 games, 34.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (199 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,829 games.
What is Frank Buchenau's FIDE rating?
Frank Buchenau is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Frank Buchenau played?
Our database contains 3,644 games by Frank Buchenau, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,487 wins, 377 draws, 1,780 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Buchenau?
3,644 games by Frank Buchenau 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.