Prepare against Robert Buchholz
DEU · World #31,848 classical · FIDE ID 4640195
Our database contains 127 games by Robert Buchholz, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Buchholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Buchholz 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 | 1,975 | 2,048 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,978 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 40 | 30 | 56 | 31.5% |
| As White | 70 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Buchholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Buchholz's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 92.9% | 47.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Buchholz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 79.3% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Robert Buchholz's chess games
All 127 games by Robert Buchholz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 40 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D79 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 5/4/10 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Sven Wobbe | 2,214 | 5th Wichern Open | E90 |
| Jul 2010 | Thomas Wolloner | 2,156 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | A36 |
| Jul 2010 | Christopher Alm | 2,145 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E71 |
| Jul 2011 | Ralf Hein | 2,144 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B01 |
| May 2016 | Eugen Raider | 2,054 | ch-Hamburg | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 21 | 9 | 1,996 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,838 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 1,910 |
| ch-Hamburg | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| 18th chT-GER Betriebe | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Buchholz's chess games?
127 games by Robert Buchholz, from Jan 2004 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 Robert Buchholz has played.
What does Robert Buchholz play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Robert Buchholz opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Buchholz answers 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Robert Buchholz play as White?
As White, Robert Buchholz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Buchholz play as Black?
As Black, Robert Buchholz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Robert Buchholz's FIDE rating?
Robert Buchholz is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Robert Buchholz played?
Our database contains 127 games by Robert Buchholz, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Buchholz?
127 games by Robert Buchholz 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.