Prepare against Ana-Maria Bursan
DEU · World #70,951 classical · FIDE ID 34620150
When preparing against Ana-Maria Bursan, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 133 games by Ana-Maria Bursan, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ana-Maria Bursan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ana-Maria Bursan 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 | 1,818 | 1,953 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,970 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 2,004 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 47 | 15 | 71 | 35.3% |
| As White | 66 | 29 | 7 | 30 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 67 | 18 | 8 | 41 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ana-Maria Bursan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ana-Maria Bursan's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 65.2% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 30.3% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bursan usually continues Nc3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bursan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Bursan usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bursan usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bursan usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Bursan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 54.8% | 19.6% |
| e6 | 15 | 35.7% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Ana-Maria Bursan's chess games
All 133 games by Ana-Maria Bursan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Aug 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: 47 wins, 15 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | C Voicu | 2,220 | ch-GER Blitz w | B23 |
| Jul 2023 | Ulrike Roessler | 2,169 | ch-GER Blitz w | A41 |
| Jul 2026 | Marharyta Novikova | 2,168 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | B23 |
| May 2025 | Svenja Butenandt | 2,136 | ch-GER Blitz w | D04 |
| Jul 2023 | Steffi Arnhold | 2,110 | ch-GER Blitz w | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 53 | 20 | 1,888 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 1,652 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-GER w | 2024 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,707 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Women | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,367 |
| DEM U18w | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ana-Maria Bursan's chess games?
133 games by Ana-Maria Bursan, from Jul 2022 to Aug 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 Ana-Maria Bursan has played.
What does Ana-Maria Bursan play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Ana-Maria Bursan opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ana-Maria Bursan answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Ana-Maria Bursan play as White?
As White, Ana-Maria Bursan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ana-Maria Bursan play as Black?
As Black, Ana-Maria Bursan most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Ana-Maria Bursan's FIDE rating?
Ana-Maria Bursan is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ana-Maria Bursan played?
Our database contains 133 games by Ana-Maria Bursan, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 15 draws, 71 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ana-Maria Bursan?
133 games by Ana-Maria Bursan 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.