Prepare against Reto Buerge
CHE · World #54,805 classical · FIDE ID 1304879
Our database contains 40 games by Reto Buerge, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reto Buerge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reto Buerge 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 | 1,874 | 2,079 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,000 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reto Buerge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reto Buerge's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 33.3% | 7.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Buerge usually continues Bg5 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Buerge usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Buerge usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 7.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Buerge usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Buerge usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Buerge usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Reto Buerge's chess games
All 40 games by Reto Buerge in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1996 | Markus Moeschinger | 2,295 | Arosa SKA Open | A34 |
| Aug 2013 | Simone Medici | 2,117 | 11th Davos Open | D00 |
| Jan 1998 | Arnold Torricelli | 2,095 | 3rd Baden Casino Open | A34 |
| Jul 2006 | Raffaele Rotundo | 2,017 | ch-SUI HT1 | B01 |
| Nov 2016 | Michael Lorenz | 2,016 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| 11th Davos Open | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1999 | 4 | 0 | 1,874 |
| 2nd Baden Casino Open | 1997 | 3 | 0 | 1,933 |
| Samnaun HT1 | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,259 |
| Arosa SKA Open | 1996 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,497 |
| 3rd Baden Casino Open | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reto Buerge's chess games?
40 games by Reto Buerge, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Reto Buerge has played.
What does Reto Buerge play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Reto Buerge opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reto Buerge answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Reto Buerge play as White?
As White, Reto Buerge's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reto Buerge play as Black?
As Black, Reto Buerge most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Reto Buerge's FIDE rating?
Reto Buerge is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Reto Buerge played?
Our database contains 40 games by Reto Buerge, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reto Buerge?
40 games by Reto Buerge 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.