Prepare against Ahmed A Bukannan
SAU · World #41,216 classical · FIDE ID 21504164
When preparing against Ahmed A Bukannan, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ahmed A Bukannan, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed A Bukannan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed A Bukannan 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 | 1,930 | 1,977 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,081 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 5 | 29 | 35.8% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed A Bukannan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed A Bukannan's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 36.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Bukannan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Bukannan usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Bukannan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Bukannan usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bukannan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bukannan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Ahmed A Bukannan's chess games
All 53 games by Ahmed A Bukannan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,542 | Wch Blitz | A21 |
| Dec 2017 | Sami Khader | 2,392 | Wch Blitz | A26 |
| Dec 2017 | Araz Basim Mohammed Al Saffar | 2,368 | Wch Blitz | D25 |
| Dec 2017 | A. Samhouri | 2,355 | Wch Blitz | E10 |
| Sep 2016 | Alex Averbukh | 2,223 | Olympiad-42 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 9 | 2,261 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 15 | 6 | 2,113 |
| Riadh Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,720 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed A Bukannan's chess games?
53 games by Ahmed A Bukannan, from Jan 2016 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 Ahmed A Bukannan has played.
What does Ahmed A Bukannan play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ahmed A Bukannan opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed A Bukannan answers 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...b6 (23% of games).
What openings does Ahmed A Bukannan play as White?
As White, Ahmed A Bukannan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed A Bukannan play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed A Bukannan most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ahmed A Bukannan's FIDE rating?
Ahmed A Bukannan is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Ahmed A Bukannan played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ahmed A Bukannan, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed A Bukannan?
53 games by Ahmed A Bukannan 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.