Prepare against Svenja Butenandt
WFM · DEU · World #9,432 classical · FIDE ID 12993859
Our database contains 408 games by Svenja Butenandt, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svenja Butenandt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svenja Butenandt 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 | 2,179 | 2,244 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,137 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,244 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 184 | 88 | 136 | 45.1% |
| As White | 204 | 94 | 50 | 60 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 204 | 90 | 38 | 76 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svenja Butenandt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svenja Butenandt's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 81.4% | 58.4% |
| e4 | 36 | 17.6% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Butenandt usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Butenandt usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Butenandt usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 59.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Butenandt usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Butenandt usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Butenandt usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 49.6% | 56.2% |
| c6 | 43 | 32.8% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 7.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 85.7% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.3% | 57.1% |
Svenja Butenandt's chess games
All 408 games by Svenja Butenandt in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 184 wins, 88 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 37 | 11/11/15 | 29.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 19/4/7 | 63.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/6/11 | 39.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandra Maltsevskaya | 2,410 | Austrian Women's Bundesliga 2025/26 | B12 |
| May 2025 | Dinara Wagner | 2,403 | ch-GER Blitz w | A61 |
| Jan 2026 | John Heinrich | 2,378 | 36th Staufer Open 2025 | D31 |
| Jan 2026 | Pascal Neukirchner | 2,340 | 36th Staufer Open 2025 | A05 |
| May 2025 | Kateryna Dolzhykova | 2,331 | ch-GER Blitz w | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 26 | 15 | 2,057 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2018 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,657 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,845 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2025 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,769 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svenja Butenandt's chess games?
408 games by Svenja Butenandt, from Dec 2014 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 Svenja Butenandt has played.
What does Svenja Butenandt play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Svenja Butenandt opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svenja Butenandt answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Svenja Butenandt play as White?
As White, Svenja Butenandt's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 63.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svenja Butenandt play as Black?
As Black, Svenja Butenandt most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Svenja Butenandt's FIDE rating?
Svenja Butenandt is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Svenja Butenandt played?
Our database contains 408 games by Svenja Butenandt, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 88 draws, 136 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svenja Butenandt?
408 games by Svenja Butenandt 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.