Prepare against Heiko Buss
DEU · World #59,998 classical · FIDE ID 24665754
When preparing against Heiko Buss, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Heiko Buss, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heiko Buss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heiko Buss 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 | 1,856 | 1,934 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heiko Buss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heiko Buss's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Buss usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Buss usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Buss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Buss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Heiko Buss's chess games
All 34 games by Heiko Buss in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Timo Holloway | 1,995 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | B25 |
| Aug 2017 | Guenter-Fritz Obert | 1,968 | Daehne Cup Region 17/18 Vorrunde I | A10 |
| Jul 2015 | Gerd Niebuhr | 1,849 | Daehne Cup Region 14/15 V | A42 |
| Dec 2019 | Hans-Peter Kluger | 1,792 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B06 |
| Nov 2019 | Bernt Hildenstein | 1,698 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| Daehne Cup Region 14/15 V | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| Daehne Cup Region 17/18 Vorrunde I | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,015 |
| Daehne Cup Region 15/16 V | 2016 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,581 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heiko Buss's chess games?
34 games by Heiko Buss, from Dec 2014 to Aug 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 Heiko Buss has played.
What does Heiko Buss play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Heiko Buss opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heiko Buss answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Heiko Buss play as White?
As White, Heiko Buss's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heiko Buss play as Black?
As Black, Heiko Buss most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Heiko Buss's FIDE rating?
Heiko Buss is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Heiko Buss played?
Our database contains 34 games by Heiko Buss, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 7 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heiko Buss?
34 games by Heiko Buss 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.