Prepare against Malte Busch
DEU · World #58,233 classical · FIDE ID 1271672
Our database contains 48 games by Malte Busch, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Malte Busch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malte 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 | 1,862 | 1,875 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 13 | 10 | 25 | 27.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malte Busch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malte Busch's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 59.1% | 42.3% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 42.3% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Busch usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Busch usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Busch usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Busch usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Busch usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 7.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Malte Busch's chess games
All 48 games by Malte Busch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Gerald Zimmer | 1,941 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A80 |
| Jul 2009 | Thomas Gruenert | 1,935 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | D30 |
| Nov 2022 | Frank Baeumer | 1,914 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | A43 |
| Nov 2021 | Astrid Froehlich-Dill | 1,848 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A00 |
| Jul 2009 | Paul Mazarov | 1,790 | 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,567 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,703 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,582 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,782 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malte Busch's chess games?
48 games by Malte Busch, from Sep 2009 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 Malte Busch has played.
What does Malte Busch play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Malte Busch opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nc3 (36% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malte Busch answers 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Malte Busch play as White?
As White, Malte Busch's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malte Busch play as Black?
As Black, Malte Busch most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Malte Busch's FIDE rating?
Malte Busch is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Malte Busch played?
Our database contains 48 games by Malte Busch, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malte Busch?
48 games by Malte 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.