Prepare against Lara Sophie Busch
DEU · World #90,521 classical · FIDE ID 34664866
When preparing against Lara Sophie Busch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 52 games by Lara Sophie Busch, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lara Sophie Busch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lara Sophie 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 | 1,757 | 1,757 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,737 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 36.5% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lara Sophie Busch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lara Sophie Busch's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Busch usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Lara Sophie Busch's chess games
All 52 games by Lara Sophie Busch in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Maha Ali | 1,824 | DEM U14w | C26 |
| May 2024 | Thomas Nautsch | 1,800 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | A21 |
| May 2024 | Valeriia Komar | 1,767 | ch-GER U12 Girls | C42 |
| May 2025 | Holger Kathage | 1,745 | Itzehoe Open | D05 |
| May 2026 | Lotte Noennig | 1,740 | DEM U14w | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,807 |
| DEM U14w | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,846 |
| chT-GER U12 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,276 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,705 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lara Sophie Busch's chess games?
52 games by Lara Sophie Busch, from Feb 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 Lara Sophie Busch has played.
What does Lara Sophie Busch play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Lara Sophie Busch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lara Sophie Busch answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Lara Sophie Busch play as White?
As White, Lara Sophie Busch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lara Sophie Busch play as Black?
As Black, Lara Sophie Busch most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Lara Sophie Busch's FIDE rating?
Lara Sophie Busch is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lara Sophie Busch played?
Our database contains 52 games by Lara Sophie Busch, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lara Sophie Busch?
52 games by Lara Sophie 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.