Prepare against Stephan Buss
DEU · World #29,400 classical · FIDE ID 1271218
Our database contains 185 games by Stephan Buss, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephan Buss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephan Buss 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 | 1,989 | 2,044 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,972 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 68 | 59 | 58 | 36.8% |
| As White | 93 | 42 | 23 | 28 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 92 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephan Buss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephan Buss's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 59.1% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 29 | 31.2% | 60.3% |
| g4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Buss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Buss usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Buss usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Buss usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Buss usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Buss usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 24.4% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 15.6% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.9% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 30.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.7% | 90.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Stephan Buss's chess games
All 185 games by Stephan Buss in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 68 wins, 59 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Hannes Knuth | 2,291 | Mecklenburg VP Landesliga West 1920 | A40 |
| Oct 2011 | Wilfried Woll | 2,126 | ch-Mecklenburg VP | A45 |
| Oct 2019 | Ralf Montag | 2,050 | Mecklenburg VP Landesliga West 1920 | A00 |
| Apr 2017 | Axel Mueller | 2,037 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1617 | B02 |
| Jan 2017 | Torsten Fischer | 2,026 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1617 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 1,925 |
| Landesliga Sued 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP HT | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,148 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,873 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephan Buss's chess games?
185 games by Stephan Buss, from May 2012 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 Stephan Buss has played.
What does Stephan Buss play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Stephan Buss opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.g4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephan Buss answers 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Stephan Buss play as White?
As White, Stephan Buss's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephan Buss play as Black?
As Black, Stephan Buss most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Stephan Buss's FIDE rating?
Stephan Buss is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (May 2012).
How many games has Stephan Buss played?
Our database contains 185 games by Stephan Buss, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 59 draws, 58 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephan Buss?
185 games by Stephan Buss 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.