Prepare against Aurel-John Buciu
CM · Australia · World #70,657 classical · FIDE ID 3208516
When preparing against Aurel-John Buciu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Aurel-John Buciu, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aurel-John Buciu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aurel-John Buciu 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 | 1,819 | 1,876 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,796 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 52 | 43 | 105 | 26.0% |
| As White | 103 | 29 | 22 | 52 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 97 | 23 | 21 | 53 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aurel-John Buciu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aurel-John Buciu's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 100.0% | 38.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Buciu usually continues Bf4 (35.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Buciu usually continues Bf4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Buciu usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 47.7% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 18 | 40.9% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 74.4% | 24.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 23.1% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Aurel-John Buciu's chess games
All 200 games by Aurel-John Buciu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 52 wins, 43 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 60 | 19/12/29 | 31.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Roman Schmuki | 2,011 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | D02 |
| Nov 2018 | Carsten Theuer | 1,989 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | A48 |
| Jan 2017 | Kevin Willathgamuwa | 1,966 | Oceania zt 3.6 | D02 |
| Nov 2018 | Lee Davis | 1,948 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | A48 |
| Jan 2005 | Russell Murray | 1,933 | Australian Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 35 | 12 | 1,551 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 30 | 11.5 | 1,808 |
| Oceania zt | 2019 | 16 | 6 | 1,781 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,986 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,927 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,749 |
| ch-Queensland | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aurel-John Buciu's chess games?
200 games by Aurel-John Buciu, from Apr 2009 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 Aurel-John Buciu has played.
What does Aurel-John Buciu play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Aurel-John Buciu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aurel-John Buciu answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Aurel-John Buciu play as White?
As White, Aurel-John Buciu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (60 games, 31.7% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aurel-John Buciu play as Black?
As Black, Aurel-John Buciu most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Aurel-John Buciu's FIDE rating?
Aurel-John Buciu is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Aurel-John Buciu played?
Our database contains 200 games by Aurel-John Buciu, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 43 draws, 105 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aurel-John Buciu?
200 games by Aurel-John Buciu 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.