Prepare against Lorenz Busch
DEU · World #33,605 classical · FIDE ID 4692136
Our database contains 243 games by Lorenz Busch, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lorenz Busch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenz 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 | 1,966 | 2,225 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 88 | 83 | 72 | 36.2% |
| As White | 129 | 50 | 48 | 31 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 114 | 38 | 35 | 41 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenz Busch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenz Busch's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 58.9% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 43 | 33.3% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.2% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Busch usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Busch usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Busch usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Busch usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 27.5% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 53.3% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 21 | 46.7% | 38.1% |
Lorenz Busch's chess games
All 243 games by Lorenz Busch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 88 wins, 83 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | M. Braun | 2,345 | PF Open | C68 |
| Aug 2014 | Christopher Seifert | 2,316 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | A11 |
| Jan 1999 | Walter Bloessl | 2,205 | Hassloch Open A | C44 |
| Mar 2013 | Markus Mueller | 2,188 | chT-Zweibruecken PSB 82nd | B22 |
| Apr 2009 | Klaus Ludy | 2,146 | Hassloch MTB | D42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF Open | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,266 |
| chT-Zweibruecken PSB 82nd | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Pfalz C | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-Pfalz MT-A 87th | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,008 |
| ch-Pfalz MT-B 86th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,085 |
| ch-MEH PSB MAT1 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,115 |
| ch-Pfalz | 2000 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenz Busch's chess games?
243 games by Lorenz Busch, from Oct 2003 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 Lorenz Busch has played.
What does Lorenz Busch play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Lorenz Busch opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenz Busch answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Lorenz Busch play as White?
As White, Lorenz Busch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenz Busch play as Black?
As Black, Lorenz Busch most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Lorenz Busch's FIDE rating?
Lorenz Busch is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Lorenz Busch played?
Our database contains 243 games by Lorenz Busch, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 83 draws, 72 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenz Busch?
243 games by Lorenz 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.