Prepare against Sabahudin Buljubasic
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #3,475 classical · FIDE ID 14400790
When preparing against Sabahudin Buljubasic, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 61.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Sabahudin Buljubasic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sabahudin Buljubasic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabahudin Buljubasic 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 | 2,320 | 2,379 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,382 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,345 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 109 | 78 | 44 | 47.2% |
| As White | 118 | 59 | 38 | 21 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 113 | 50 | 40 | 23 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabahudin Buljubasic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabahudin Buljubasic's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 96.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Buljubasic usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Buljubasic usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Buljubasic usually continues d4 (76.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Buljubasic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Buljubasic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 70.8% | 63.2% |
| d6 | 12 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Sabahudin Buljubasic's chess games
All 231 games by Sabahudin Buljubasic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 109 wins, 78 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Aleksandar Savanovic | 2,422 | 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | C54 |
| Apr 2019 | Deniz Ozen | 2,403 | 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | C11 |
| Sep 2021 | Dejan Marjanovic | 2,389 | 19th chT-BIH | D77 |
| Sep 2021 | Efim Muratovic | 2,349 | 19th chT-BIH | A16 |
| Aug 2018 | Ervin Burnazovic | 2,347 | chT-BIH 1 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH 1 | 2018 | 27 | 16 | 2,340 |
| Travnik Open | 2024 | 13 | 8 | 2,327 |
| 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,404 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,417 |
| 18th chT-BIH | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,396 |
| 19th chT-BIH | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,346 |
| chT2-BIH | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| 31st chT-BIH 1A | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabahudin Buljubasic's chess games?
231 games by Sabahudin Buljubasic, from Apr 2003 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 Sabahudin Buljubasic has played.
What does Sabahudin Buljubasic play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Sabahudin Buljubasic opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabahudin Buljubasic answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sabahudin Buljubasic play as White?
As White, Sabahudin Buljubasic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabahudin Buljubasic play as Black?
As Black, Sabahudin Buljubasic most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Sabahudin Buljubasic's FIDE rating?
Sabahudin Buljubasic is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Sabahudin Buljubasic played?
Our database contains 231 games by Sabahudin Buljubasic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 78 draws, 44 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabahudin Buljubasic?
231 games by Sabahudin Buljubasic 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.