Prepare against Edward Bundan
FM · DEU · World #18,396 classical · FIDE ID 34603042
Our database contains 148 games by Edward Bundan, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edward Bundan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward Bundan 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 | 2,072 | 2,299 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,017 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,868 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 65 | 34 | 49 | 43.9% |
| As White | 78 | 37 | 16 | 25 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward Bundan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward Bundan's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 78.2% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 16 | 20.5% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bundan usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bundan usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Bundan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 53.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bundan usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bundan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Bundan usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 79.6% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Edward Bundan's chess games
All 148 games by Edward Bundan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 65 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Tim Sauer | 2,269 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | B36 |
| Jan 2026 | Christian Polster | 2,257 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | B40 |
| Jan 2026 | Anton Weigand | 2,233 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | B33 |
| Jan 2024 | Justus Bargsten | 2,216 | ch-Niedersachsen | B30 |
| Dec 2025 | Sebastian Mueer | 2,215 | Bremen Silvester Open A | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 22 | 13 | 1,436 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,867 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,251 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,575 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,095 |
| LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U14 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Bundan's chess games?
148 games by Edward Bundan, from Sep 2020 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 Edward Bundan has played.
What does Edward Bundan play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Edward Bundan opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Bundan answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Edward Bundan play as White?
As White, Edward Bundan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Bundan play as Black?
As Black, Edward Bundan most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Edward Bundan's FIDE rating?
Edward Bundan is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Edward Bundan played?
Our database contains 148 games by Edward Bundan, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Bundan?
148 games by Edward Bundan 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.