Prepare against Vladimir Bugayev
CM · United States · World #8,014 classical · FIDE ID 30901480
Our database contains 968 games by Vladimir Bugayev, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Bugayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Bugayev 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 | 2,205 | 2,205 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,175 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,109 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 968 | 330 | 57 | 581 | 34.1% |
| As White | 469 | 178 | 28 | 263 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 499 | 152 | 29 | 318 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Bugayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Bugayev's side.
First moves as White (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 467 | 99.6% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Bugayev usually continues Nc3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bugayev usually continues Nf3 (33.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bugayev usually continues d4 (31.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bugayev usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bugayev usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 247 | 99.2% | 40.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 82.7% | 29.5% |
| d5 | 28 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
Vladimir Bugayev's chess games
All 968 games by Vladimir Bugayev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 330 wins, 57 draws, 581 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 186 | 75/15/96 | 40.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 57 | 17/4/36 | 29.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 46 | 16/1/29 | 34.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 46 | 14/4/28 | 30.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 39 | 22/0/17 | 56.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 72 | 20/6/46 | 27.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 57 | 23/1/33 | 40.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 54 | 16/2/36 | 29.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 47 | 22/3/22 | 46.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 6/5/26 | 16.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 30 | 13/1/16 | 43.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 27 | 9/1/17 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/0/13 | 18.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Noel Studer | 2,582 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Oct 2020 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,517 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Jan 2022 | Harika Dronavalli | 2,517 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Feb 2022 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | E57 |
| Feb 2022 | A. Koushik Girish | 2,498 | Titled Tue | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 932 | 346 | 2,116 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,419 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,116 |
| 32nd World Senior 50+ | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Bugayev's chess games?
968 games by Vladimir Bugayev, from Jul 2014 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 Vladimir Bugayev has played.
What does Vladimir Bugayev play on the first move as White?
Across 469 games with White in our database, Vladimir Bugayev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Bugayev answers 1...c6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Bugayev play as White?
As White, Vladimir Bugayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (186 games, 40.3% win rate); Scotch Game (57 games, 29.8% win rate); French Defense (46 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 469 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Bugayev play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Bugayev most often plays: Benoni Defense (72 games, 27.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (57 games, 40.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (54 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 499 games.
What is Vladimir Bugayev's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Bugayev is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vladimir Bugayev played?
Our database contains 968 games by Vladimir Bugayev, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 330 wins, 57 draws, 581 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Bugayev?
968 games by Vladimir Bugayev 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.