Prepare against Sanjin Culum
IM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #1,122 classical · FIDE ID 14420937
When preparing against Sanjin Culum, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 436 games by Sanjin Culum, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 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 | 2,441 | 2,460 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,430 | 2,430 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,409 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 189 | 121 | 126 | 43.3% |
| As White | 217 | 109 | 53 | 55 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 219 | 80 | 68 | 71 | 36.5% |
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 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 65.0% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 48 | 22.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Culum usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Culum usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Culum usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% 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 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 83.6% | 54.3% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 91.1% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Sanjin Culum's chess games
All 436 games by Sanjin Culum in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Sep 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: 189 wins, 121 draws, 126 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 | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| 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 | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| 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% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
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 |
| Sep 2026 | Bobby Cheng | 2,570 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B12 |
| Mar 2025 | Vahap Sanal | 2,557 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 57 | 22.5 | 2,152 |
| Sarajevo Agentlocator | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,456 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,411 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,543 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,363 |
| Nusret Causevic Mem Blitz | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,534 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,433 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanjin Culum's chess games?
436 games by Sanjin Culum, from Mar 2018 to Sep 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 217 games with White in our database, Sanjin Culum opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanjin Culum answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% 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 217 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 (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 69.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Sanjin Culum's FIDE rating?
Sanjin Culum is currently rated 2,441 in classical chess, 2,430 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sanjin Culum played?
Our database contains 436 games by Sanjin Culum, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 121 draws, 126 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanjin Culum?
436 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.