Prepare against Sanjin Culum
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #929 classical · FIDE ID 14420937
Our database contains 417 games by Sanjin Culum, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sanjin Culum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanjin Culum 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 | 2,459 | 2,460 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,430 | 2,430 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,409 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 180 | 116 | 121 | 43.2% |
| As White | 208 | 105 | 50 | 53 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 209 | 75 | 66 | 68 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanjin Culum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanjin Culum's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 63.5% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 48 | 23.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Culum usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Culum usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Culum usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Culum usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Culum usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Culum usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 82.4% | 54.8% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 90.9% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Sanjin Culum's chess games
All 417 games by Sanjin Culum in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 180 wins, 116 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,654 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B91 |
| Mar 2025 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,600 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B90 |
| Nov 2024 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,599 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B45 |
| Mar 2025 | V Sanal | 2,557 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Hrvoje Stevic | 2,541 | ch-EU Blitz | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 57 | 22.5 | 2,152 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,363 |
| Nusret Causevic Mem Blitz | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,534 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,543 |
| Sarajevo Agentlocator | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,456 |
| IT Chess Cup Agentlocator | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,510 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,411 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanjin Culum's chess games?
417 games by Sanjin Culum, from Mar 2018 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 Sanjin Culum has played.
What does Sanjin Culum play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Sanjin Culum opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanjin Culum answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sanjin Culum play as White?
As White, Sanjin Culum's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanjin Culum play as Black?
As Black, Sanjin Culum most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Sanjin Culum's FIDE rating?
Sanjin Culum is currently rated 2,459 in classical chess, 2,430 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sanjin Culum played?
Our database contains 417 games by Sanjin Culum, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 116 draws, 121 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanjin Culum?
417 games by Sanjin Culum 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.