Prepare against David Budai
FM · Hungary · World #5,073 classical · FIDE ID 724785
Our database contains 248 games by David Budai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Budai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Budai 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 | 2,271 | 2,329 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,297 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,283 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 84 | 96 | 68 | 33.9% |
| As White | 120 | 50 | 39 | 31 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 128 | 34 | 57 | 37 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Budai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Budai's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 39.2% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 37 | 30.8% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 28.3% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Budai usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Budai usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Budai usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Budai usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Budai usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Budai usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 86.4% | 46.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 75.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
David Budai's chess games
All 248 games by David Budai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 84 wins, 96 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D79 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen | 2,452 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | E97 |
| Jul 2005 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,436 | Eger Agria Open | A49 |
| May 2012 | Attila Gergacz | 2,426 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | A23 |
| May 2012 | Peter Lizak | 2,406 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | A29 |
| Jul 2003 | Nikoletta Lakos | 2,372 | 3rd Szombathely Savaria Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U20 | 2003 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,050 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,428 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,211 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,312 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,370 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Budai's chess games?
248 games by David Budai, from Apr 2003 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 David Budai has played.
What does David Budai play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, David Budai opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Budai answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does David Budai play as White?
As White, David Budai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Budai play as Black?
As Black, David Budai most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is David Budai's FIDE rating?
David Budai is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Mar 2024).
How many games has David Budai played?
Our database contains 248 games by David Budai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 96 draws, 68 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Budai?
248 games by David Budai 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.