Prepare against Grant W Bucher
United Kingdom · World #21,816 classical · FIDE ID 413810
Our database contains 225 games by Grant W Bucher, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grant W Bucher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grant W Bucher 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 | 2,042 | 2,139 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,077 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 76 | 68 | 81 | 33.8% |
| As White | 108 | 46 | 30 | 32 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 117 | 30 | 38 | 49 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grant W Bucher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grant W Bucher's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 94.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bucher usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bucher usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bucher usually continues f4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Bucher usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bucher usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 84.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 74.4% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 11.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Grant W Bucher's chess games
All 225 games by Grant W Bucher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 76 wins, 68 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Gudmundur Gislason | 2,321 | Reykjavik Open | B06 |
| Mar 2015 | Julia Movsesian | 2,288 | Reykjavik Open | B23 |
| Jul 2012 | Evgeny J. Gafner | 2,262 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open B | C30 |
| May 2014 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,262 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open 05 | B25 |
| Jul 2010 | Laurence Ball | 2,230 | 97th ch-GBR | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 19 | 10 | 2,163 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,092 |
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-BCF Major 92nd | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grant W Bucher's chess games?
225 games by Grant W Bucher, from Jul 2005 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 Grant W Bucher has played.
What does Grant W Bucher play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Grant W Bucher opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grant W Bucher answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Grant W Bucher play as White?
As White, Grant W Bucher's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grant W Bucher play as Black?
As Black, Grant W Bucher most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Grant W Bucher's FIDE rating?
Grant W Bucher is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Grant W Bucher played?
Our database contains 225 games by Grant W Bucher, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 68 draws, 81 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grant W Bucher?
225 games by Grant W Bucher 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.