Prepare against Poul Buhl
DNK · World #15,213 classical · FIDE ID 1403125
Our database contains 69 games by Poul Buhl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Poul Buhl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Poul Buhl 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 | 2,103 | 2,199 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 30.4% |
| As White | 37 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Poul Buhl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Poul Buhl's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 91.9% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Buhl usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Buhl usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Buhl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Buhl usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Buhl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Buhl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Poul Buhl's chess games
All 69 games by Poul Buhl 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: 21 wins, 30 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1995 | Hans Dahl Pedersen | 2,165 | 07th Lovsprings Open | A90 |
| Sep 1993 | Max Nielsen | 2,145 | 07th Lovfalds Open A | B09 |
| Apr 1993 | John Christensen | 2,056 | 05th Lovsprings Open A | A12 |
| Mar 1993 | Per Arnt Rasmussen | 2,036 | 05th Lovsprings Open A | A88 |
| May 1992 | Anders Arnkilde | 2,018 | Lovsprings Open 04th | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedehusene Open | 1993 | 14 | 8.5 | – |
| Lovsprings Open 04th | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,101 |
| 06th Lovsprings Open | 1994 | 7 | 2 | 1,886 |
| 05th Lovsprings Open A | 1993 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 08th Lovsprings Open | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,900 |
| 07th Lovsprings Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,056 |
| 13th Lovfalds B | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 1,951 |
| 9th Lovfalds A | 1995 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Poul Buhl's chess games?
69 games by Poul Buhl, 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 Poul Buhl has played.
What does Poul Buhl play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Poul Buhl opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Poul Buhl answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Poul Buhl play as White?
As White, Poul Buhl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Poul Buhl play as Black?
As Black, Poul Buhl most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Poul Buhl's FIDE rating?
Poul Buhl is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Poul Buhl played?
Our database contains 69 games by Poul Buhl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 30 draws, 18 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Poul Buhl?
69 games by Poul Buhl 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.