Prepare against Stefan Buecker
FM · DEU · World #5,557 classical · FIDE ID 4601424
Our database contains 657 games by Stefan Buecker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Buecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Buecker 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 | 2,259 | 2,355 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,316 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 657 | 254 | 170 | 233 | 38.7% |
| As White | 327 | 129 | 92 | 106 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 330 | 125 | 78 | 127 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Buecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Buecker's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 209 | 63.9% | 55.3% |
| f4 | 74 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 26 | 8.0% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Buecker usually continues f4 (53.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 16.8% | 37.0% |
| d6 | 22 | 16.1% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 22 | 16.1% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 21 | 15.3% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.3% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 37.5% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 25 | 24.0% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 13.5% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.7% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
Stefan Buecker's chess games
All 657 games by Stefan Buecker 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: 254 wins, 170 draws, 233 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 70 | 21/27/22 | 30.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 58 | 21/13/24 | 36.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A02 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 60 | 21/22/17 | 35.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 17/11/15 | 39.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1994 | Uwe Boensch | 2,535 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | B20 |
| Dec 1998 | Alberto David | 2,525 | BL2-West 9899 | B01 |
| Jan 1991 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,510 | ch-GER | C00 |
| Jan 2010 | Hannes Rau | 2,466 | 22nd Staufer Open | A88 |
| Jan 1989 | Nenad Ristic | 2,465 | Dortmund-B | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 1991 | 53 | 35 | 2,428 |
| ch-NRW Junior | 1983 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,376 |
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 23 | 13 | 2,239 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 22 | 12 | 2,317 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-FRG 19th | 1987 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,320 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
| ch-GER | 1991 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Buecker's chess games?
657 games by Stefan Buecker, 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 Stefan Buecker has played.
What does Stefan Buecker play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Stefan Buecker opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Buecker answers 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Stefan Buecker play as White?
As White, Stefan Buecker's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (70 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (58 games, 36.2% win rate); French Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Buecker play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Buecker most often plays: Dutch Defense (60 games, 35.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 330 games.
What is Stefan Buecker's FIDE rating?
Stefan Buecker is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Stefan Buecker played?
Our database contains 657 games by Stefan Buecker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 170 draws, 233 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Buecker?
657 games by Stefan Buecker 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.