Prepare against Anton Bugaev
NLD · World #153,295 classical · FIDE ID 54176085
When preparing against Anton Bugaev, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Anton Bugaev, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Bugaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Bugaev 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 | 1,891 | 1,958 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 1,914 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 15 | 26 | 35 | 19.7% |
| As White | 35 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Bugaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Bugaev's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 85.7% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Bugaev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bugaev usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Bugaev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Bugaev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Bugaev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
Anton Bugaev's chess games
All 76 games by Anton Bugaev in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 15 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A95 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Timur Sabirov | 2,048 | 17th Moscow Open A | E14 |
| Apr 2018 | Edvin Smelykh | 1,970 | Sochi ChessAmateur Open | E18 |
| Feb 2021 | Vladimir Maslovskiy | 1,959 | 17th Moscow Open A | C02 |
| Dec 2018 | Andrzej Kawula | 1,902 | 29th Krakow Open B | A94 |
| Nov 2018 | Jan Bechynsky | 1,874 | 10th Plzen Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,804 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 29th Krakow Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,918 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,525 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Bugaev's chess games?
76 games by Anton Bugaev, from Jun 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 Anton Bugaev has played.
What does Anton Bugaev play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Anton Bugaev opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Bugaev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Anton Bugaev play as White?
As White, Anton Bugaev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Bugaev play as Black?
As Black, Anton Bugaev most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Anton Bugaev's FIDE rating?
Anton Bugaev is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Anton Bugaev played?
Our database contains 76 games by Anton Bugaev, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Bugaev?
76 games by Anton Bugaev 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.