Prepare against Brajan Buqa
Italy · World #44,004 classical · FIDE ID 2895752
When preparing against Brajan Buqa, expect 1.c4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Brajan Buqa, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Brajan Buqa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brajan Buqa 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 | 1,918 | 1,989 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,698 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 43.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brajan Buqa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brajan Buqa's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Buqa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Buqa usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Buqa usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Buqa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Buqa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Brajan Buqa's chess games
All 30 games by Brajan Buqa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Alessandro Luisetto | 1,827 | 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open B | A37 |
| Oct 2026 | Nicolo` Vignato | 1,766 | xxvI Torneo Internazionle Città di Vicenza | B12 |
| Dec 2022 | Gabriele Pietrobon | 1,745 | 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open B | B26 |
| Mar 2024 | Samuele Del Monego | 1,727 | 55th Campalto CIS Series C13 | B23 |
| Oct 2022 | Mirko Leardini | 1,722 | 15th Chioggia Open B | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,687 |
| 15th Chioggia Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| 4th Treviso Open B | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,742 |
| ch-Veneto Province qf 82nd | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,559 |
| 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| 55th Campalto CIS Series C13 | 2024 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,999 |
| xxvI Torneo Internazionle Città di Vicenza | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,166 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brajan Buqa's chess games?
30 games by Brajan Buqa, from Jun 2019 to Oct 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 Brajan Buqa has played.
What does Brajan Buqa play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Brajan Buqa opens with 1.c4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brajan Buqa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Brajan Buqa play as White?
As White, Brajan Buqa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brajan Buqa play as Black?
As Black, Brajan Buqa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Brajan Buqa's FIDE rating?
Brajan Buqa is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Brajan Buqa played?
Our database contains 30 games by Brajan Buqa, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brajan Buqa?
30 games by Brajan Buqa 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.