Prepare against Alex Bullen
CM · United Kingdom · World #15,962 classical · FIDE ID 1801627
When preparing against Alex Bullen, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 21.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 973 games by Alex Bullen, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alex Bullen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Bullen 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 | 2,096 | 2,186 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,078 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,128 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 973 | 375 | 222 | 376 | 38.5% |
| As White | 496 | 206 | 106 | 184 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 477 | 169 | 116 | 192 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Bullen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Bullen's side.
First moves as White (496 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 279 | 56.3% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 139 | 28.0% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 6.7% | 59.1% |
| c3 | 16 | 3.2% | 40.6% |
| a4 | 9 | 1.8% | 22.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Bullen usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bullen usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bullen usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bullen usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bullen usually continues d4 (28.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bullen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 170 | 74.6% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 42 | 18.4% | 51.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 106 | 69.7% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 25.7% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Alex Bullen's chess games
All 973 games by Alex Bullen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Sep 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: 375 wins, 222 draws, 376 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 50 | 19/10/21 | 38.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 45 | 22/6/17 | 48.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 43 | 19/10/14 | 44.2% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 41 | 16/10/15 | 39.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 44 | 14/17/13 | 31.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 42 | 12/15/15 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 42 | 15/8/19 | 35.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 35 | 14/8/13 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 33 | 7/9/17 | 21.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Mika Karttunen | 2,497 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Mar 2023 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,412 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jan 2024 | Dawid Czerw | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Oct 2023 | Mario Muskardin | 2,391 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 236 | 68 | 2,059 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2017 | 16 | 11 | 2,006 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2023 | 15 | 11 | 2,061 |
| John Bishop Minor Open | 2009 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,502 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,979 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,192 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Allan J Pleasants (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Bullen's chess games?
973 games by Alex Bullen, from Sep 2010 to Sep 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 Alex Bullen has played.
What does Alex Bullen play on the first move as White?
Across 496 games with White in our database, Alex Bullen opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Bullen answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alex Bullen play as White?
As White, Alex Bullen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Catalan (43 games, 44.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 496 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Bullen play as Black?
As Black, Alex Bullen most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (42 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 477 games.
What is Alex Bullen's FIDE rating?
Alex Bullen is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (May 2024).
How many games has Alex Bullen played?
Our database contains 973 games by Alex Bullen, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 375 wins, 222 draws, 376 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Bullen?
973 games by Alex Bullen 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.