Prepare against Edward Bundan
FM · DEU · World #26,580 classical · FIDE ID 34603042
When preparing against Edward Bundan, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Edward Bundan, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 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 | 2,008 | 2,299 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,017 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,868 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 74 | 39 | 59 | 43.0% |
| As White | 90 | 42 | 19 | 29 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 32 | 20 | 30 | 39.0% |
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 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 78.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bundan usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bundan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bundan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bundan usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (28% 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 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 81.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Edward Bundan's chess games
All 172 games by Edward Bundan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 74 wins, 39 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | E32 |
| Aug 2026 | Victor Labussiere | 2,306 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A09 |
| Jan 2026 | Tim Sauer | 2,269 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | B36 |
| Jan 2026 | Christian Polster | 2,257 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN | 2,256 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 22 | 13 | 1,436 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,867 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,170 |
| 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 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,948 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Bundan's chess games?
172 games by Edward Bundan, from Sep 2020 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 Edward Bundan has played.
What does Edward Bundan play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Edward Bundan opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Bundan answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Edward Bundan play as White?
As White, Edward Bundan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Bundan play as Black?
As Black, Edward Bundan most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% 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 82 games.
What is Edward Bundan's FIDE rating?
Edward Bundan is currently rated 2,008 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 172 games by Edward Bundan, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 39 draws, 59 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Bundan?
172 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.