Prepare against Leyla Budagova
WCM · Azerbaijan · World #78,796 classical · FIDE ID 13416065
When preparing against Leyla Budagova, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 110 games by Leyla Budagova, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leyla Budagova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leyla Budagova 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 | 1,793 | 1,793 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,789 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,664 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 50 | 12 | 48 | 45.5% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 7 | 23 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 59 | 29 | 5 | 25 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leyla Budagova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leyla Budagova's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 84.3% | 46.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.7% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Budagova usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Budagova usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Budagova usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Budagova usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Budagova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Budagova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 74.5% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Leyla Budagova's chess games
All 110 games by Leyla Budagova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Aug 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: 50 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Maxim Novik | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| May 2024 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,322 | Titled Tue Early | E21 |
| May 2024 | Leopold Le Ruyet | 2,229 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| May 2024 | Nikita Shandrygin | 2,209 | Titled Tue Early | D07 |
| May 2024 | Giovanni Mejia | 2,174 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,271 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,896 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 1,522 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Girls U18 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,856 |
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,696 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,490 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,492 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leyla Budagova's chess games?
110 games by Leyla Budagova, from Sep 2015 to Aug 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 Leyla Budagova has played.
What does Leyla Budagova play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Leyla Budagova opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leyla Budagova answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leyla Budagova play as White?
As White, Leyla Budagova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leyla Budagova play as Black?
As Black, Leyla Budagova most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Leyla Budagova's FIDE rating?
Leyla Budagova is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Leyla Budagova played?
Our database contains 110 games by Leyla Budagova, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leyla Budagova?
110 games by Leyla Budagova 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.