Prepare against Federico Budai
Italy · World #23,127 classical · FIDE ID 2896759
Our database contains 81 games by Federico Budai, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Federico Budai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Federico 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 | 2,032 | 2,093 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,993 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,967 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 18 | 34 | 29 | 22.2% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Federico Budai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Federico Budai's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Budai usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Budai usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Budai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 64.0% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Federico Budai's chess games
All 81 games by Federico Budai in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 34 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Maximilian Sadilek | 2,222 | 7th Kaltern-Trophy | B06 |
| Jun 2023 | Massimo Zucchelli | 2,141 | 14th Forni di Sopra Open | C08 |
| Oct 2024 | Ruben Bernardi | 2,101 | 7th Kaltern-Trophy | C45 |
| Dec 2022 | Josef Ager | 2,084 | 12th Arco Christmas Open | C54 |
| Feb 2024 | Blaz Debevec | 2,077 | 28th Nova Gorica Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| 14th Forni di Sopra Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open A | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,626 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| 16th Dolomiti Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-ITA U14 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,615 |
| 2nd Piccola Fenice | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
| 8th Kaltern-Trophy | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Federico Budai's chess games?
81 games by Federico Budai, from Dec 2018 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 Federico Budai has played.
What does Federico Budai play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Federico Budai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Federico Budai answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Federico Budai play as White?
As White, Federico Budai's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Federico Budai play as Black?
As Black, Federico Budai most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Federico Budai's FIDE rating?
Federico Budai is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Federico Budai played?
Our database contains 81 games by Federico Budai, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 34 draws, 29 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Federico Budai?
81 games by Federico 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.