Prepare against Jan Budka
Czechia · World #13,480 classical · FIDE ID 310190
Our database contains 117 games by Jan Budka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Budka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Budka 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 | 2,122 | 2,201 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,151 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,158 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 35.9% |
| As White | 63 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Budka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Budka's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 90.5% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Budka usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Budka usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Budka usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Budka usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Budka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 96.3% | 48.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
Jan Budka's chess games
All 117 games by Jan Budka 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: 42 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,359 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | A47 |
| Nov 2009 | Jaroslav Cesal | 2,297 | chT2A-CZE 0910 | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Petr Boukal | 2,265 | chT2-CZE 9798 | C06 |
| Jan 1999 | Zdenek Haba | 2,265 | chTJ-CZE 9900 | B08 |
| Jan 1997 | Jiri Malivanek | 2,220 | chT2-CZE 9798 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open | 1996 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,051 |
| chTJ-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
| 38th Imperia Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,814 |
| chT2-CZE 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 6 | 2,526 |
| chT-CZE1 9596 | 1996 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,385 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Budka's chess games?
117 games by Jan Budka, 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 Jan Budka has played.
What does Jan Budka play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Jan Budka opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Budka answers 1...e6 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games).
What openings does Jan Budka play as White?
As White, Jan Budka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Budka play as Black?
As Black, Jan Budka most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jan Budka's FIDE rating?
Jan Budka is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jan Budka played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jan Budka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 39 draws, 36 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Budka?
117 games by Jan Budka 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.