Prepare against Jonathan Luis Busch
DEU · World #72,195 classical · FIDE ID 34664874
When preparing against Jonathan Luis Busch, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 35 games by Jonathan Luis Busch, covering Jun 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Luis Busch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Luis 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 | 1,814 | 1,814 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,660 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 34.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Luis Busch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Luis Busch's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Busch usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Busch usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Busch usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Jonathan Luis Busch's chess games
All 35 games by Jonathan Luis Busch in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Philipp Keyser | 2,071 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | D02 |
| Apr 2025 | Ornella Falke | 2,047 | HSK Easter Open | C87 |
| May 2025 | Tilo von Koschitzky | 1,871 | Itzehoe Open | D02 |
| May 2026 | Leopold Peters | 1,666 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | D35 |
| May 2026 | Elina Rabe | 1,650 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,831 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,538 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,608 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,010 |
| 33rd EY Open U10 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Luis Busch's chess games?
35 games by Jonathan Luis Busch, from Jun 2024 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 Jonathan Luis Busch has played.
What does Jonathan Luis Busch play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jonathan Luis Busch opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Luis Busch answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Luis Busch play as White?
As White, Jonathan Luis Busch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Luis Busch play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Luis Busch most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jonathan Luis Busch's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Luis Busch is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Luis Busch played?
Our database contains 35 games by Jonathan Luis Busch, covering Jun 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Luis Busch?
35 games by Jonathan Luis 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.