Prepare against Klaus Busche
DEU · World #36,276 classical · FIDE ID 24604631
Our database contains 228 games by Klaus Busche, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Busche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Busche 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 | 1,953 | 2,177 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 67 | 92 | 69 | 29.4% |
| As White | 120 | 43 | 46 | 31 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 108 | 24 | 46 | 38 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Busche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Busche's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 45.8% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 41 | 34.2% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Busche usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Busche usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Busche usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 54.9% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Busche usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Busche usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Busche usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 95.8% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Klaus Busche's chess games
All 228 games by Klaus Busche in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 67 wins, 92 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 41 | 8/19/14 | 19.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Christian Wagner | 2,252 | Moehnesee Cup A | B07 |
| Aug 2005 | Raphael Rehberg | 2,233 | Moehnesee Cup A | B01 |
| Jul 2004 | Alexander Smolka | 2,136 | Dortmund Open A | B01 |
| Jul 2004 | Matthias Tochtrop | 2,128 | Dortmund Open A | B06 |
| Jul 2004 | Michael Topp | 2,115 | Dortmund Open A | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,015 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,007 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,966 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,819 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Busche's chess games?
228 games by Klaus Busche, from Oct 2004 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 Klaus Busche has played.
What does Klaus Busche play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Klaus Busche opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Busche answers 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Busche play as White?
As White, Klaus Busche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Busche play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Busche most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (41 games, 19.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Klaus Busche's FIDE rating?
Klaus Busche is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Klaus Busche played?
Our database contains 228 games by Klaus Busche, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 92 draws, 69 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Busche?
228 games by Klaus Busche 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.