Prepare against Floyd Boudreaux
United States · World #33,015 classical · FIDE ID 2016370
When preparing against Floyd Boudreaux, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 41 games by Floyd Boudreaux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Floyd Boudreaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Floyd Boudreaux 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 | 1,969 | 2,195 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 22.0% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Floyd Boudreaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Floyd Boudreaux's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 85.0% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Boudreaux usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Boudreaux usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Boudreaux usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Boudreaux usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Floyd Boudreaux's chess games
All 41 games by Floyd Boudreaux 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Larry C Kaufman | 2,369 | Virginia Beach Millennium Open 8th | E74 |
| Jan 2000 | Thomas Rehle | 2,174 | Mt Vernon Open 1 | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,206 |
| Virginia Open | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 2,120 |
| Atlantic Open | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 2,246 |
| Best Western Classic Open | 1999 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,345 |
| Arlington CC Open | 2000 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Washington Eastern Open | 1999 | 3 | 1 | 2,302 |
| Northern Virginia Open | 1998 | 2 | 1 | 2,095 |
| Mt Vernon Open 1 | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Floyd Boudreaux's chess games?
41 games by Floyd Boudreaux, 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 Floyd Boudreaux has played.
What does Floyd Boudreaux play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Floyd Boudreaux opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Floyd Boudreaux answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Floyd Boudreaux play as White?
As White, Floyd Boudreaux's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Floyd Boudreaux play as Black?
As Black, Floyd Boudreaux most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Floyd Boudreaux's FIDE rating?
Floyd Boudreaux is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Floyd Boudreaux played?
Our database contains 41 games by Floyd Boudreaux, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Floyd Boudreaux?
41 games by Floyd Boudreaux 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.