Prepare against Thomas Buttenmueller
CM · DEU · World #6,033 classical · FIDE ID 1312847
When preparing against Thomas Buttenmueller, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 183 games by Thomas Buttenmueller, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Buttenmueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Buttenmueller 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 | 2,248 | 2,267 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,231 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,281 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 71 | 56 | 56 | 38.8% |
| As White | 108 | 49 | 28 | 31 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 75 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Buttenmueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Buttenmueller's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 56.5% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 21 | 19.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 13.9% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 9.3% | 65.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Buttenmueller usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Buttenmueller usually continues c4 (78.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Buttenmueller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Buttenmueller usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Buttenmueller usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Buttenmueller usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 76.2% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Thomas Buttenmueller's chess games
All 183 games by Thomas Buttenmueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Nov 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: 71 wins, 56 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Patrice Lerch | 2,363 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | B22 |
| Oct 2010 | Charles Partos | 2,343 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1011 | E43 |
| Mar 2006 | Claude Jost | 2,292 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0506 | D06 |
| Mar 2009 | Bettina Trabert | 2,289 | Oberliga Baden 0809 | D31 |
| Nov 2007 | Max Scherer | 2,289 | Oberliga Baden 0708 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden U16 | 2000 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-Baden U18 | 2002 | 14 | 7 | 1,916 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Baden HT Open B | 2001 | 11 | 8 | – |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 8 | 2,504 |
| Baden VLS 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,232 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| Verbandsliga Sued Baden 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Buttenmueller's chess games?
183 games by Thomas Buttenmueller, from Jul 2009 to Nov 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 Thomas Buttenmueller has played.
What does Thomas Buttenmueller play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Thomas Buttenmueller opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Buttenmueller answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Thomas Buttenmueller play as White?
As White, Thomas Buttenmueller's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Buttenmueller play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Buttenmueller most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Thomas Buttenmueller's FIDE rating?
Thomas Buttenmueller is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (May 2017).
How many games has Thomas Buttenmueller played?
Our database contains 183 games by Thomas Buttenmueller, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 56 draws, 56 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Buttenmueller?
183 games by Thomas Buttenmueller 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.