Prepare against Marc Butschek
DEU · World #85,085 classical · FIDE ID 4630904
When preparing against Marc Butschek, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Marc Butschek, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Butschek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Butschek 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 | 1,986 | 2,066 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 89 | 45 | 99 | 38.2% |
| As White | 115 | 42 | 26 | 47 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 118 | 47 | 19 | 52 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Butschek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Butschek's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 80.0% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 20 | 17.4% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Butschek usually continues c3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Butschek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Butschek usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Butschek usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Butschek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Butschek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 47.6% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 29 | 46.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 53.1% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 34.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Marc Butschek's chess games
All 233 games by Marc Butschek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 89 wins, 45 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Thomas Rumpf | 2,202 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | C31 |
| Feb 2010 | Uwe Schenk | 2,202 | NRW Class2 0910 | A89 |
| Nov 2018 | Ralf Frombach | 2,177 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 1 1819 | C50 |
| Jul 2012 | Eugen Heinert | 2,172 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A89 |
| Jul 2011 | Rainer Bramkamp | 2,115 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,062 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2009 | 21 | 5.5 | 1,635 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2012 | 20 | 14 | 2,010 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2005 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,384 |
| ch-GER U08 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-Gelsenkirchen U16 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,313 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Butschek's chess games?
233 games by Marc Butschek, from Jul 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 Marc Butschek has played.
What does Marc Butschek play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Marc Butschek opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Butschek answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marc Butschek play as White?
As White, Marc Butschek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Butschek play as Black?
As Black, Marc Butschek most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Marc Butschek's FIDE rating?
Marc Butschek is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Marc Butschek played?
Our database contains 233 games by Marc Butschek, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 45 draws, 99 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Butschek?
233 games by Marc Butschek 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.