Prepare against Timo Buecker
DEU · World #70,477 classical · FIDE ID 24634484
When preparing against Timo Buecker, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (35%).
Our database contains 111 games by Timo Buecker, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Buecker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo 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 | 1,820 | 1,918 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 25 | 40 | 46 | 22.5% |
| As White | 50 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Buecker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Buecker's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 16.0% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 6 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Buecker usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Buecker usually continues Ne2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Buecker usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 41.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 34.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 26.9% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Timo Buecker's chess games
All 111 games by Timo Buecker in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 25 wins, 40 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Joerg Dinckel | 2,088 | ch-Pinneberg | D11 |
| Oct 2009 | Juergen Lau | 2,061 | 17th Blankenburg Open | A07 |
| Oct 2007 | Klaus Franke | 2,045 | 15th Blankenburg Open A | A40 |
| Mar 2010 | Alexander Walther | 2,011 | ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | A00 |
| Apr 2017 | Andreas Teska | 1,912 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg Open | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-Schleswig-Holstein Kandidaten | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,026 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Kandidatenklasse | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,728 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| Lueneburg Blitz Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,632 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,663 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein cand 63rd | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
| 17th Blankenburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Buecker's chess games?
111 games by Timo Buecker, from Oct 2005 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 Timo Buecker has played.
What does Timo Buecker play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Timo Buecker opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Buecker answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Timo Buecker play as White?
As White, Timo Buecker's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Buecker play as Black?
As Black, Timo Buecker most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Timo Buecker's FIDE rating?
Timo Buecker is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Timo Buecker played?
Our database contains 111 games by Timo Buecker, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 40 draws, 46 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Buecker?
111 games by Timo 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.