Prepare against Lori Budak
WCM · France · World #26,968 classical · FIDE ID 36037630
Our database contains 31 games by Lori Budak, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lori Budak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lori Budak 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 | 2,005 | 2,020 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,921 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 16.1% |
| As White | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lori Budak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lori Budak's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 15.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 15.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Budak usually continues Nc3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Budak usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Budak usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Budak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Lori Budak's chess games
All 31 games by Lori Budak in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 5 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Sofia Bellahcene | 2,094 | TCh-FRA Top 16 Basse | B27 |
| Apr 2019 | Laurane Aubert | 1,953 | ch-FRA U20 Girls | B23 |
| May 2022 | Valentin Barberis | 1,882 | Angers Open 15th | B23 |
| Apr 2019 | Audrey Fromherz | 1,531 | ch-FRA U20 Girls | B38 |
| Apr 2019 | Laure Anastasie | 1,445 | ch-FRA U20 Girls | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U20 Girls | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,522 |
| TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2025 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
| Angers Open 15th | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| TCh-FRA Top 16 Basse | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,910 |
| ch-FRA U16 Girls | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,614 |
| ch-FRA Students | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,981 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,640 |
| Grand Prix PlusCity Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lori Budak's chess games?
31 games by Lori Budak, from Jun 2014 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 Lori Budak has played.
What does Lori Budak play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Lori Budak opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lori Budak answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Lori Budak play as White?
As White, Lori Budak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lori Budak play as Black?
As Black, Lori Budak most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lori Budak's FIDE rating?
Lori Budak is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (May 2026).
How many games has Lori Budak played?
Our database contains 31 games by Lori Budak, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lori Budak?
31 games by Lori Budak 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.