Prepare against Michael Buehler
CHE · World #12,315 classical · FIDE ID 1326490
Our database contains 45 games by Michael Buehler, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Buehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Buehler 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 | 2,137 | 2,205 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,174 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 17.8% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Buehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Buehler's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 63.6% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Buehler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Buehler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Buehler usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Buehler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Buehler usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Buehler usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
Michael Buehler's chess games
All 45 games by Michael Buehler in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Noah Fecker | 2,247 | 118th ch-SUI HT1 | C79 |
| Sep 2019 | Pascal Vianin | 2,117 | chT-SUI | A18 |
| Apr 2024 | Kunal Patil Aditya | 2,051 | Basel Easter Open | C54 |
| Jul 2018 | Nicolas Perreard | 1,964 | 118th ch-SUI HT1 | D37 |
| Jul 2018 | Sinan Deveci | 1,943 | 118th ch-SUI HT1 | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,039 |
| Davos Challenge Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 118th ch-SUI HT1 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,190 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 6 | 0 | 1,753 |
| ch-SUI 121st | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-SUI | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2,133 |
| Basel Special Open | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,667 |
| Zuerich Open A 40th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Buehler's chess games?
45 games by Michael Buehler, from Mar 2011 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 Michael Buehler has played.
What does Michael Buehler play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michael Buehler opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Buehler answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Buehler play as White?
As White, Michael Buehler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Buehler play as Black?
As Black, Michael Buehler most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Michael Buehler's FIDE rating?
Michael Buehler is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Michael Buehler played?
Our database contains 45 games by Michael Buehler, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Buehler?
45 games by Michael Buehler 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.