Prepare against Gleb Buyanov
Russia · World #13,129 classical · FIDE ID 34485880
When preparing against Gleb Buyanov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Gleb Buyanov, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gleb Buyanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gleb Buyanov 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 | 2,128 | 2,193 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,241 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,316 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 41.5% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gleb Buyanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gleb Buyanov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Buyanov usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Buyanov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Buyanov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Gleb Buyanov's chess games
All 41 games by Gleb Buyanov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Arsen Kukhmazov | 2,467 | TCh-RUS HL | A38 |
| May 2026 | Andrey Kobelev | 2,276 | TCh-RUS HL 2026 | B15 |
| Oct 2023 | Evgeny Pristalov | 2,205 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | D35 |
| Oct 2023 | Daniil Akmalov | 2,132 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | B75 |
| Oct 2022 | Elena N. Sazonova | 2,120 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,965 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| TCh-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,396 |
| TCh-RUS HL | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,635 |
| St.Petersburg Rapid GP | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,461 |
| ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gleb Buyanov's chess games?
41 games by Gleb Buyanov, from Aug 2019 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 Gleb Buyanov has played.
What does Gleb Buyanov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Gleb Buyanov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gleb Buyanov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Gleb Buyanov play as White?
As White, Gleb Buyanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gleb Buyanov play as Black?
As Black, Gleb Buyanov most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Gleb Buyanov's FIDE rating?
Gleb Buyanov is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Gleb Buyanov played?
Our database contains 41 games by Gleb Buyanov, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gleb Buyanov?
41 games by Gleb Buyanov 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.