Prepare against Matthias Buring
DEU · World #16,868 classical · FIDE ID 4675134
When preparing against Matthias Buring, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 119 games by Matthias Buring, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Buring's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Buring 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 | 2,086 | 2,154 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 44 | 29 | 46 | 37.0% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Buring's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Buring's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 62.3% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 23 | 37.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 48.7% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Buring usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Buring usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Buring usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Buring usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Buring usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Buring usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 89.7% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Matthias Buring's chess games
All 119 games by Matthias Buring in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 44 wins, 29 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Lambert Danner | 2,187 | Oberliga Ost Playoff | B03 |
| Nov 2002 | Jahja Eskandary | 2,172 | Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | C27 |
| Jan 1999 | Norman Schuetze | 2,170 | ch-GER U18 | C14 |
| Apr 2006 | Gunter Seidens | 2,157 | ch-Thueringen | D10 |
| Apr 2001 | Stefan Taudte | 2,098 | chT-Thueringen | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,684 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,646 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,812 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,693 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-Thueringen | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
| chT-Thueringen | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-GER U18 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Buring's chess games?
119 games by Matthias Buring, from Apr 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 Matthias Buring has played.
What does Matthias Buring play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Matthias Buring opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Buring answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthias Buring play as White?
As White, Matthias Buring's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Buring play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Buring most often plays: Elephant Gambit (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Matthias Buring's FIDE rating?
Matthias Buring is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Matthias Buring played?
Our database contains 119 games by Matthias Buring, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 29 draws, 46 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Buring?
119 games by Matthias Buring 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.