Prepare against Guenther Busch
DEU · World #119,489 classical · FIDE ID 12921564
When preparing against Guenther Busch, expect 1.Nf3 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (89%).
Our database contains 80 games by Guenther Busch, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Busch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Busch 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 | 1,675 | 1,679 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 9 | 25 | 45 | 11.3% |
| As White | 38 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 13.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 4 | 12 | 26 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Busch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Busch's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 65.8% | 32.0% |
| g3 | 11 | 28.9% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 32.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Busch usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Busch usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (16% of these games) — Busch usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 29% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Busch usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Busch usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Busch usually continues Bg2 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Guenther Busch's chess games
All 80 games by Guenther Busch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 9 wins, 25 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 1/4/5 | 9.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Werner Krischak | 1,767 | 28th Wiesbaden Open | A00 |
| Feb 2016 | Susan E Chadwick | 1,430 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | A41 |
| Aug 2015 | Yannik Porstendoerfer | 1,200 | 27th Wiesbaden Open | A28 |
| Aug 2015 | Eric Porstendoerfer | 1,060 | 27th Wiesbaden Open | A04 |
| Aug 2013 | Marlis Jahraus | 799 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,540 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,463 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,511 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,469 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,562 |
| 13th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,392 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,468 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Busch's chess games?
80 games by Guenther Busch, from Oct 2014 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 Guenther Busch has played.
What does Guenther Busch play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Guenther Busch opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.g3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Busch answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Guenther Busch play as White?
As White, Guenther Busch's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Busch play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Busch most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Guenther Busch's FIDE rating?
Guenther Busch is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,679 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Guenther Busch played?
Our database contains 80 games by Guenther Busch, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 25 draws, 45 losses (11.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Busch?
80 games by Guenther Busch 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.