Prepare against Martin Bukvaj
Czechia · World #88,686 classical · FIDE ID 23718137
When preparing against Martin Bukvaj, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 47 games by Martin Bukvaj, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Bukvaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Bukvaj 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 | 1,763 | 1,764 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,648 | 1,648 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,648 | 1,648 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 25.5% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Bukvaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Bukvaj's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 30.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Bukvaj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Martin Bukvaj's chess games
All 47 games by Martin Bukvaj in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Jul 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, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | David Ocelak | 1,668 | ch-CZE U14 | B35 |
| Aug 2019 | Lionel Gut | 1,663 | ch-EU U10 | B48 |
| Jul 2018 | Frantisek Kalista | 1,360 | 24th Klatovy Open B | D00 |
| Jul 2023 | Jakub Cervenka | 1,320 | 29th Klatovy Open B | B73 |
| Jul 2023 | Jachym Fadrny | 1,241 | 29th Klatovy Open B | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,481 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,280 |
| 29th Klatovy Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,616 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,070 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,457 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Bukvaj's chess games?
47 games by Martin Bukvaj, from Aug 2018 to Jul 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 Martin Bukvaj has played.
What does Martin Bukvaj play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Martin Bukvaj opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Bukvaj answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Martin Bukvaj play as White?
As White, Martin Bukvaj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Bukvaj play as Black?
As Black, Martin Bukvaj most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Martin Bukvaj's FIDE rating?
Martin Bukvaj is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,648 in rapid and 1,648 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Martin Bukvaj played?
Our database contains 47 games by Martin Bukvaj, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Bukvaj?
47 games by Martin Bukvaj 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.