Prepare against Johan Busschots
Belgium · World #65,875 classical · FIDE ID 208442
When preparing against Johan Busschots, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 64 games by Johan Busschots, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Busschots's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Busschots 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 | 1,835 | 1,992 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 17 | 18 | 29 | 26.6% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Busschots's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Busschots's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 72.4% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 24.1% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Busschots usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Busschots usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Busschots usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Busschots usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Busschots usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Busschots usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 60.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Johan Busschots's chess games
All 64 games by Johan Busschots in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Rudy De Preter | 2,395 | ch-BEL Open B | C02 |
| Aug 2018 | Ashote Draftian | 2,247 | 18th Brasschaat Open | C17 |
| Aug 2012 | Stefan Colijn | 2,220 | Brasschaat Open 12th | B40 |
| Aug 2005 | Tony Peleman | 2,130 | 5th Brasschaat Open | C15 |
| Aug 2018 | Anthony Cristian Mitran | 2,080 | 18th Brasschaat Open | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02nd Brasschaat Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,634 |
| 1st Brasschaat Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1,721 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,003 |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,820 |
| Brasschaat Open 12th | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Busschots's chess games?
64 games by Johan Busschots, from May 2010 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 Johan Busschots has played.
What does Johan Busschots play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Johan Busschots opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Busschots answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Johan Busschots play as White?
As White, Johan Busschots's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Busschots play as Black?
As Black, Johan Busschots most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Johan Busschots's FIDE rating?
Johan Busschots is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Johan Busschots played?
Our database contains 64 games by Johan Busschots, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Busschots?
64 games by Johan Busschots 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.