Prepare against Ivo Buergy
CHE · World #24,267 classical · FIDE ID 1309048
Our database contains 41 games by Ivo Buergy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Buergy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Buergy 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 | 2,023 | 2,108 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 4 | 20 | 39.0% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Buergy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Buergy's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Buergy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Buergy usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Buergy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Buergy usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Ivo Buergy's chess games
All 41 games by Ivo Buergy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/4 | 28.6% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Mihajlo Stojanovic | 2,555 | 20th Lenk Open | B21 |
| Sep 2014 | Benedict Hasenohr | 2,281 | ch-SUI HT | A70 |
| Dec 2006 | Reinhard Wegelin | 2,003 | 30th Zuerich Open A | C32 |
| Dec 2011 | Rene Tanner | 1,925 | 35th Zuerich Open B | B01 |
| Dec 2011 | Max Voegeli | 1,911 | 35th Zuerich Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,327 |
| 19th Zuerich Open B | 1995 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 5th Baden Casino Open | 2000 | 5 | 1 | 2,028 |
| ch-SUI HT | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,172 |
| 32nd Zuerich Open A | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 2,178 |
| 22nd Lenk Open | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,123 |
| 35th Zuerich Open B | 2011 | 3 | 3 | 2,295 |
| 20th Lenk Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,538 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Buergy's chess games?
41 games by Ivo Buergy, from Apr 2003 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 Ivo Buergy has played.
What does Ivo Buergy play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ivo Buergy opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Buergy answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Ivo Buergy play as White?
As White, Ivo Buergy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Buergy play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Buergy most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ivo Buergy's FIDE rating?
Ivo Buergy is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ivo Buergy played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ivo Buergy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Buergy?
41 games by Ivo Buergy 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.