Prepare against Michael Buscher
FM · DEU · World #4,689 classical · FIDE ID 4617533
Our database contains 418 games by Michael Buscher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Buscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Buscher 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 | 2,282 | 2,407 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,377 | 2,391 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,375 | 2,406 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 418 | 142 | 183 | 93 | 34.0% |
| As White | 205 | 76 | 88 | 41 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 213 | 66 | 95 | 52 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Buscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Buscher's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 61.5% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 17.1% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 25 | 12.2% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.4% | 85.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Buscher usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Buscher usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Buscher usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 48.6% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Buscher usually continues b3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Buscher usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Buscher usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 96.6% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 77.4% | 57.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Michael Buscher's chess games
All 418 games by Michael Buscher 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: 142 wins, 183 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/14/5 | 24.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 44 | 14/17/13 | 31.8% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Manuel Apicella | 2,535 | Oberliga NRW 9899 I | B00 |
| Jan 1993 | Sergey Kishnev | 2,510 | Eupen Open | C45 |
| Apr 2005 | Lorenz Maximilian Drabke | 2,456 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz GpB | B55 |
| Apr 2005 | Vladimir G Kostic | 2,439 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | C43 |
| Apr 2005 | Michael Kopylov | 2,430 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 7 | 2,306 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 14 | 8 | 2,484 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,444 |
| 27th Porz Open | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,471 |
| BL2-West 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,429 |
| Oberliga NRW 9900 I | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| BL2-West 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 7 | 2,516 |
| BL2-West 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Buscher's chess games?
418 games by Michael Buscher, 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 Michael Buscher has played.
What does Michael Buscher play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Michael Buscher opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Buscher answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Buscher play as White?
As White, Michael Buscher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Buscher play as Black?
As Black, Michael Buscher most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Michael Buscher's FIDE rating?
Michael Buscher is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,377 in rapid and 2,375 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Michael Buscher played?
Our database contains 418 games by Michael Buscher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 183 draws, 93 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Buscher?
418 games by Michael Buscher 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.