Prepare against Ingo Buetow
DEU · World #69,871 classical · FIDE ID 24661228
When preparing against Ingo Buetow, expect 1.c4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 47 games by Ingo Buetow, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Buetow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Buetow 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 | 1,822 | 1,831 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 23 | 10 | 29.8% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Buetow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Buetow's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Buetow usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Buetow usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Buetow usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Buetow usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Buetow usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Ingo Buetow's chess games
All 47 games by Ingo Buetow in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Leon Zweigait | 1,644 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A14 |
| Jul 2007 | Heinrich Bode | 1,644 | chG-Harburg 5th | B01 |
| Jul 2007 | Michael Dinse | 1,624 | chG-Harburg 5th | E60 |
| Jul 2007 | Thomas Benthin | 1,608 | chG-Harburg 5th | D10 |
| Jan 2019 | Frank Pfeifer | 1,474 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 1,669 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 1,664 |
| Verden Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,480 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| chG-Harburg 5th | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Buetow's chess games?
47 games by Ingo Buetow, from Jan 2009 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 Ingo Buetow has played.
What does Ingo Buetow play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ingo Buetow opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Buetow answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ingo Buetow play as White?
As White, Ingo Buetow's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Buetow play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Buetow most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ingo Buetow's FIDE rating?
Ingo Buetow is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Ingo Buetow played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ingo Buetow, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 10 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Buetow?
47 games by Ingo Buetow 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.