Prepare against Rainer Buhmann
GM · DEU · World #321 classical · FIDE ID 4651340
When preparing against Rainer Buhmann, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 15.8% over 57 games.
Our database contains 1,792 games by Rainer Buhmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Buhmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer Buhmann 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 | 2,547 | 2,653 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,616 | 2,625 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,613 | 2,639 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,792 | 793 | 746 | 253 | 44.3% |
| As White | 900 | 453 | 337 | 110 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 892 | 340 | 409 | 143 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Buhmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Buhmann's side.
First moves as White (900 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 502 | 55.8% | 68.6% |
| d4 | 301 | 33.4% | 68.9% |
| e4 | 82 | 9.1% | 71.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 0.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Buhmann usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Buhmann usually continues d4 (66.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Buhmann usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 68.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Buhmann usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Buhmann usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Buhmann usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (396 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 199 | 50.3% | 62.8% |
| e5 | 146 | 36.9% | 55.1% |
| c6 | 29 | 7.3% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 4.3% | 64.7% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 176 | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Nf6 | 81 | 27.7% | 61.7% |
| e6 | 33 | 11.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Rainer Buhmann's chess games
All 1,792 games by Rainer Buhmann 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: 793 wins, 746 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 123 | 63/46/14 | 51.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 96 | 44/41/11 | 45.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 95 | 40/42/13 | 42.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 70 | 34/31/5 | 48.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 65 | 42/17/6 | 64.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 62 | 30/25/7 | 48.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 51 | 25/17/9 | 49.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 18/15/4 | 48.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 15/6/3 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/7/2 | 59.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 138 | 50/71/17 | 36.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 77 | 28/35/14 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 72 | 27/31/14 | 37.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 57 | 9/39/9 | 15.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 21/22/9 | 40.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 12/22/7 | 29.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 10/17/10 | 27.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 23 | 7/14/2 | 30.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,742 | 19th Pardubice Synthesia Rapid Open | D15 |
| Apr 2018 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,714 | Berlin Lasker 150 blitz final | A13 |
| Apr 2018 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,702 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | C12 |
| Sep 2010 | Viktor Bologan | 2,690 | Olympiad-39 | E04 |
| Oct 2011 | Tigran Gharamian | 2,676 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbits Invitational | 2021 | 68 | 31.5 | 2,551 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2019 | 29 | 22.5 | 2,590 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,519 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2014 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,590 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,525 |
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 20 | 15 | 2,684 |
| Vienna Open | 2019 | 17 | 13 | 2,560 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,587 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sebastian Bogner (25 games) · Alexander Donchenko (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Buhmann's chess games?
1,792 games by Rainer Buhmann, 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 Rainer Buhmann has played.
What does Rainer Buhmann play on the first move as White?
Across 900 games with White in our database, Rainer Buhmann opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Buhmann answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rainer Buhmann play as White?
As White, Rainer Buhmann's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (123 games, 51.2% win rate); English Opening (96 games, 45.8% win rate); Catalan (95 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 900 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Buhmann play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Buhmann most often plays: Slav Defense (138 games, 36.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (77 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (72 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 892 games.
What is Rainer Buhmann's FIDE rating?
Rainer Buhmann is currently rated 2,547 in classical chess, 2,616 in rapid and 2,613 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,653 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Rainer Buhmann played?
Our database contains 1,792 games by Rainer Buhmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 793 wins, 746 draws, 253 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Buhmann?
1,792 games by Rainer Buhmann 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.