Prepare against Richard Buergener
DEU · World #84,089 classical · FIDE ID 16268768
When preparing against Richard Buergener, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 31 games by Richard Buergener, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Buergener's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Buergener 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 | 1,776 | 1,913 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 32.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Buergener's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Buergener's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Buergener usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Buergener usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Buergener usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Richard Buergener's chess games
All 31 games by Richard Buergener in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jonas Bangert | 2,068 | LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U16 | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Nazar Tarasenko | 2,011 | Uhlenkoeper Open | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Jan-Hendrik Schiller | 1,956 | Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | E06 |
| Dec 2024 | Michael Raddatz | 1,927 | Uhlenkoeper Open | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Michael Henkemeier | 1,914 | 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U16 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,763 |
| Uhlenkoeper Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,073 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,932 |
| Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Buergener's chess games?
31 games by Richard Buergener, from Nov 2023 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 Richard Buergener has played.
What does Richard Buergener play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Richard Buergener opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Buergener answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Richard Buergener play as White?
As White, Richard Buergener's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Buergener play as Black?
As Black, Richard Buergener most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Richard Buergener's FIDE rating?
Richard Buergener is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (May 2025).
How many games has Richard Buergener played?
Our database contains 31 games by Richard Buergener, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Buergener?
31 games by Richard Buergener 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.