Prepare against Eldin Bucan
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #16,285 classical · FIDE ID 14404001
Our database contains 118 games by Eldin Bucan, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eldin Bucan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eldin Bucan 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 | 2,092 | 2,196 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,249 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,167 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 54 | 19 | 45 | 45.8% |
| As White | 58 | 29 | 7 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 25 | 12 | 23 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eldin Bucan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eldin Bucan's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 98.3% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Bucan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bucan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bucan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bucan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 54.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Eldin Bucan's chess games
All 118 games by Eldin Bucan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 54 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Goran Trkulja | 2,303 | 1st BIH ch-CFFBH | C08 |
| Nov 2012 | Muamer Mrndjic | 2,286 | 1st Lukavac Open | B34 |
| Jun 2014 | Enver Muratovic | 2,281 | 44th Sarajevo Bosna Open B | B42 |
| Nov 2012 | Mirza Avdic | 2,274 | 1st Lukavac Open | B38 |
| Jul 2026 | Urosevic,A | 2,238 | Zenica Open 2026 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,847 |
| 41st Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,293 |
| 44th Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
| 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,129 |
| 45th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,117 |
| 42nd Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,983 |
| chT1A-BIH | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eldin Bucan's chess games?
118 games by Eldin Bucan, from Jul 2009 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 Eldin Bucan has played.
What does Eldin Bucan play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Eldin Bucan opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eldin Bucan answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Eldin Bucan play as White?
As White, Eldin Bucan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eldin Bucan play as Black?
As Black, Eldin Bucan most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Eldin Bucan's FIDE rating?
Eldin Bucan is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Eldin Bucan played?
Our database contains 118 games by Eldin Bucan, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eldin Bucan?
118 games by Eldin Bucan 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.