Prepare against Damir Bulgak
FM · FIDE · World #3,583 classical · FIDE ID 13528882
When preparing against Damir Bulgak, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.8% over 49 games.
Our database contains 828 games by Damir Bulgak, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Damir Bulgak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Bulgak 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 | 2,317 | 2,317 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,333 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,360 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 828 | 404 | 78 | 346 | 48.8% |
| As White | 415 | 216 | 38 | 161 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 413 | 188 | 40 | 185 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Bulgak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Bulgak's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 68.8% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 77 | 18.6% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 29 | 7.0% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 4.8% | 35.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bulgak usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bulgak usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bulgak usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bulgak usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bulgak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Bulgak usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 80 | 39.8% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 73 | 36.3% | 54.1% |
| e6 | 39 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 74.0% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 21.3% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Damir Bulgak's chess games
All 828 games by Damir Bulgak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 404 wins, 78 draws, 346 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 49 | 20/9/20 | 40.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 15/1/11 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 40 | 19/2/19 | 47.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,775 | Titled Tue | C65 |
| Jul 2025 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,640 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
| Jan 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,635 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Dec 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,627 | Titled Tue | B94 |
| Nov 2025 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,620 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 400 | 212.5 | 2,301 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 138 | 69.5 | 2,299 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,285 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,074 |
| Wch U10 | 2023 | 14 | 6 | 1,635 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,189 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark Smirnov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Bulgak's chess games?
828 games by Damir Bulgak, from Jan 2022 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 Damir Bulgak has played.
What does Damir Bulgak play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Damir Bulgak opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Bulgak answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Damir Bulgak play as White?
As White, Damir Bulgak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 415 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Bulgak play as Black?
As Black, Damir Bulgak most often plays: Indian Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 413 games.
What is Damir Bulgak's FIDE rating?
Damir Bulgak is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Damir Bulgak played?
Our database contains 828 games by Damir Bulgak, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 404 wins, 78 draws, 346 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Bulgak?
828 games by Damir Bulgak 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.