Prepare against Sevan Buscara
IM · France · World #7,405 classical · FIDE ID 650234
Our database contains 506 games by Sevan Buscara, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sevan Buscara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sevan Buscara 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 | 2,216 | 2,441 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,349 | 2,415 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,368 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 506 | 208 | 128 | 170 | 41.1% |
| As White | 259 | 119 | 68 | 72 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 247 | 89 | 60 | 98 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sevan Buscara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sevan Buscara's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 52.5% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 70 | 27.0% | 58.6% |
| g3 | 22 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.7% | 57.1% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Buscara usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Buscara usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Buscara usually continues e4 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Buscara usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Buscara usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Buscara usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 28.7% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 27 | 23.5% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 18.3% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 13 | 11.3% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 11.3% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.1% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 58.9% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 18 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Sevan Buscara's chess games
All 506 games by Sevan Buscara in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 208 wins, 128 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 39 | 20/9/10 | 51.3% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 40 | 13/12/15 | 32.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 13/6/17 | 36.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 15/5/4 | 62.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Bassem Amin | 2,665 | 28th Cannes des Jeux Open | E67 |
| Jun 2016 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,550 | 24th Montcada Open A | B12 |
| Apr 2014 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,533 | 41st La Roda Open | A43 |
| Jan 2021 | Pierre Bailet | 2,520 | chT-FRA Top 16 La Bourdonnais | C55 |
| Jul 2016 | Kevel Oliva Castaneda | 2,500 | 24th Montcada Open A | D49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2014 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2008 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,148 |
| chT-FRA 16 Final-B | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2,265 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 La Bourdonnais | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,376 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,209 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
| chT-FRA U20 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,538 |
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sevan Buscara's chess games?
506 games by Sevan Buscara, from Oct 2004 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 Sevan Buscara has played.
What does Sevan Buscara play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Sevan Buscara opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sevan Buscara answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sevan Buscara play as White?
As White, Sevan Buscara's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 51.3% win rate); London System (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Hungarian Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sevan Buscara play as Black?
As Black, Sevan Buscara most often plays: Slav Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Modern Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Sevan Buscara's FIDE rating?
Sevan Buscara is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,349 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Sevan Buscara played?
Our database contains 506 games by Sevan Buscara, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 128 draws, 170 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sevan Buscara?
506 games by Sevan Buscara 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.