Prepare against Luka Bucan
SVN · World #113,937 classical · FIDE ID 14603764
When preparing against Luka Bucan, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Luka Bucan, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Luka Bucan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luka 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 | 1,691 | 1,893 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,898 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,930 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 53.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 603 rated games against 323 different opponents, across 72 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 117 | 32 | 19 | 66 | 27.4% | 1,854 | 1,691 | 6 |
| Rapid | 236 | 102 | 36 | 98 | 43.2% | 1,840 | 1,835 | 6 |
| Blitz | 241 | 99 | 25 | 117 | 41.1% | 1,888 | 1,850 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 288 | 57 | 48 | 183 | 19.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 244 | 149 | 23 | 72 | 61.1% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 2 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 43 | 15 | 45 | 1,873 | 1,830 |
| 2025 | 304 | 124 | 45 | 135 | 1,870 | 1,851 |
| 2024 | 146 | 56 | 14 | 76 | 1,812 | 1,748 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,099 | 1,699 |
| 2008 | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 1,951 | 1,839 |
| 2007 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1,866 | 1,466 |
Where Luka Bucan has played
Slovenia (64) · Austria (7) · Croatia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luka Bucan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luka Bucan's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 57.9% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Bucan usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bucan usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Bucan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Bucan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bucan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Bucan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Luka Bucan's chess games
All 32 games by Luka Bucan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Ivica Grbac | 1,994 | Porec Open | B25 |
| Oct 2008 | Sulejman Muhic | 1,986 | chT2-SLO West | A33 |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Grasser | 1,919 | 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | A39 |
| Aug 2008 | Gerhard Reichenbacher | 1,899 | 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | E94 |
| Dec 2008 | Alen Berni | 1,756 | Porec Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,775 |
| 17th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| Porec Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,871 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,908 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,768 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luka Bucan's chess games?
32 games by Luka Bucan, from Oct 2008 to Oct 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 Luka Bucan has played.
What does Luka Bucan play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Luka Bucan opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luka Bucan answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luka Bucan play as White?
As White, Luka Bucan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luka Bucan play as Black?
As Black, Luka Bucan most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Luka Bucan's FIDE rating?
Luka Bucan is currently rated 1,691 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (May 2024).
How many games has Luka Bucan played?
Our database contains 32 games by Luka Bucan, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luka Bucan?
32 games by Luka 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.