Prepare against Dragan Budakovic
CHE · World #46,771 classical · FIDE ID 1303287
Our database contains 34 games by Dragan Budakovic, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Budakovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Budakovic 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 | 1,906 | 1,908 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,999 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 38.2% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Budakovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Budakovic's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Budakovic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Budakovic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Budakovic usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Dragan Budakovic's chess games
All 34 games by Dragan Budakovic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Claudio Brovelli | 2,135 | Lugano Open | B08 |
| Apr 2015 | Alessandro Prete | 1,924 | 8th Lugano New Open B | B00 |
| Apr 2015 | Antonio Schneider | 1,857 | 8th Lugano New Open B | C33 |
| Nov 2004 | David Saesseli | 1,814 | Lugano Open | D11 |
| Apr 2015 | Moise Del Val | 1,771 | 8th Lugano New Open B | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2006 | 16 | 6 | 1,801 |
| 8th Lugano New Open B | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 3rd Lugano New Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,741 |
| Lugano Paradiso Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,845 |
| chT-SUI | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Budakovic's chess games?
34 games by Dragan Budakovic, from Oct 2013 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 Dragan Budakovic has played.
What does Dragan Budakovic play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Dragan Budakovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Budakovic answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games).
What openings does Dragan Budakovic play as White?
As White, Dragan Budakovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Budakovic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Budakovic most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Dragan Budakovic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Budakovic is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Dragan Budakovic played?
Our database contains 34 games by Dragan Budakovic, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Budakovic?
34 games by Dragan Budakovic 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.