Prepare against Armend Budima
CM · XKX · World #11,383 classical · FIDE ID 3612236
Our database contains 99 games by Armend Budima, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armend Budima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armend Budima 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 | 2,149 | 2,255 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,184 | Dec 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,291 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 31 | 28 | 40 | 31.3% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armend Budima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armend Budima's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Budima usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Budima usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Budima usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 87.1% | 35.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.9% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Armend Budima's chess games
All 99 games by Armend Budima in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 31 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Claude Landenbergue | 2,393 | 29th EU-Cup | B23 |
| Oct 2017 | Daniel Abbas | 2,329 | 33rd EU-Cup | B48 |
| Oct 2013 | Ezra Kirk | 2,316 | 29th EU-Cup | B34 |
| Oct 2008 | Bianca Muhren | 2,278 | 24th EU-Cup | C69 |
| Oct 2008 | Attila Istvan Csonka | 2,275 | 24th EU-Cup | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-KOS | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| KOS CupT | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| ch-KOS final | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,342 |
| 28th EU-Cup | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,299 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,173 |
| 26th EU-Cup | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armend Budima's chess games?
99 games by Armend Budima, from Nov 2010 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 Armend Budima has played.
What does Armend Budima play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Armend Budima opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armend Budima answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Armend Budima play as White?
As White, Armend Budima's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armend Budima play as Black?
As Black, Armend Budima most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Armend Budima's FIDE rating?
Armend Budima is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Armend Budima played?
Our database contains 99 games by Armend Budima, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armend Budima?
99 games by Armend Budima 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.