Prepare against Nikola Bujukliev
North Macedonia · World #14,782 classical · FIDE ID 15000907
When preparing against Nikola Bujukliev, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (43%).
Our database contains 49 games by Nikola Bujukliev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Bujukliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Bujukliev 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 | 2,108 | 2,184 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,165 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 34.7% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Bujukliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Bujukliev's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Bujukliev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Bujukliev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bujukliev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bujukliev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bujukliev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Bujukliev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Nikola Bujukliev's chess games
All 49 games by Nikola Bujukliev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Krume Mitkovski | 2,345 | ch-FRM | D00 |
| Jul 2002 | Ljubomir Ilic | 2,312 | Macedonian Open | C00 |
| Jan 1993 | Pance Zahariev | 2,295 | ch-FRM | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | Icko Stojanovski | 2,260 | ch-FRM | D18 |
| Jul 2002 | Janko Jankov | 2,225 | Macedonian Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM | 1993 | 13 | 6 | 2,265 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| Macedonian Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,135 |
| FRM Cup 11th | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,256 |
| Skopje Open | 1993 | 4 | 0 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Bujukliev's chess games?
49 games by Nikola Bujukliev, from Apr 2003 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 Nikola Bujukliev has played.
What does Nikola Bujukliev play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Nikola Bujukliev opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Bujukliev answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikola Bujukliev play as White?
As White, Nikola Bujukliev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Bujukliev play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Bujukliev most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nikola Bujukliev's FIDE rating?
Nikola Bujukliev is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Nikola Bujukliev played?
Our database contains 49 games by Nikola Bujukliev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Bujukliev?
49 games by Nikola Bujukliev 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.