Prepare against Tom Niklas Busse
DEU · World #25,175 classical · FIDE ID 12981605
Our database contains 35 games by Tom Niklas Busse, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Niklas Busse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Niklas Busse 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 | 2,017 | 2,029 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,996 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 37.1% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Niklas Busse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Niklas Busse's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 50.0% | 22.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Busse usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Busse usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Busse usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Busse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Busse usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Tom Niklas Busse's chess games
All 35 games by Tom Niklas Busse in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Klaus-Guenther Besenthal | 2,137 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B11 |
| Jul 2015 | Juerg Steinbrenner | 2,136 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | A10 |
| Jul 2015 | Simon Demel | 2,025 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B17 |
| Jul 2023 | Katerina Braeutigam | 1,884 | 35th Kiel Open | E04 |
| Jul 2016 | Dennis Papesch | 1,852 | 29th Kiel Open A | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Kiel Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,053 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,974 |
| Hamburg Daehne Cup | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Niklas Busse's chess games?
35 games by Tom Niklas Busse, from Jul 2014 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 Tom Niklas Busse has played.
What does Tom Niklas Busse play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Tom Niklas Busse opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Niklas Busse answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tom Niklas Busse play as White?
As White, Tom Niklas Busse's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Niklas Busse play as Black?
As Black, Tom Niklas Busse most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Tom Niklas Busse's FIDE rating?
Tom Niklas Busse is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Tom Niklas Busse played?
Our database contains 35 games by Tom Niklas Busse, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Niklas Busse?
35 games by Tom Niklas Busse 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.