Prepare against Juergen Bussler
DEU · World #49,216 classical · FIDE ID 24679798
When preparing against Juergen Bussler, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 126 games by Juergen Bussler, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Juergen Bussler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juergen Bussler 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 | 1,897 | 2,054 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 34 | 63 | 29 | 27.0% |
| As White | 62 | 16 | 30 | 16 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 33 | 13 | 28.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2022): 203 rated games against 162 different opponents, across 20 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 203 | 50 | 104 | 49 | 24.6% | 1,930 | 1,930 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 68 | 4 | 31 | 33 | 5.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 108 | 40 | 57 | 11 | 37.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,896 | 1,746 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,739 | 1,783 |
| 2018 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1,855 | 1,822 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1,878 | 1,828 |
| 2016 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1,894 | 1,921 |
| 2015 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1,889 | 1,917 |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,901 | 1,901 |
| 2013 | 28 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 1,913 | 1,867 |
| 2012 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1,961 | 1,983 |
| 2011 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1,873 | 1,923 |
| 2010 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1,934 | 2,034 |
| 2009 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 2,042 | 2,042 |
| 2008 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 2,076 | 2,057 |
Where Juergen Bussler has played
Germany (19) · Czechia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juergen Bussler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juergen Bussler's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 45.2% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 24.2% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 17.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 12.9% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bussler usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bussler usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Bussler usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bussler usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bussler usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Bussler usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 36.1% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 30.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 19.4% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.9% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Juergen Bussler's chess games
All 126 games by Juergen Bussler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Oct 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: 34 wins, 63 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Gerhard Schmidt | 2,235 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | D40 |
| Feb 2008 | Peter-Michael Gerhardt | 2,112 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | D53 |
| Feb 2008 | Juergen Wiemer | 2,091 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | B01 |
| Feb 2010 | Peter Kuehn | 2,019 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | C45 |
| Jul 2013 | Johannes Stavenhagen | 2,007 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,699 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,764 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 12th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,807 |
| 11th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,812 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,698 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,816 |
| 17th ch-Sachsen Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juergen Bussler's chess games?
126 games by Juergen Bussler, from Oct 2008 to Oct 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 Juergen Bussler has played.
What does Juergen Bussler play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Juergen Bussler opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juergen Bussler answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Juergen Bussler play as White?
As White, Juergen Bussler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juergen Bussler play as Black?
As Black, Juergen Bussler most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Juergen Bussler's FIDE rating?
Juergen Bussler is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Juergen Bussler played?
Our database contains 126 games by Juergen Bussler, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 63 draws, 29 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juergen Bussler?
126 games by Juergen Bussler 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.