Prepare against Marcus Budzyn
DEU · World #29,312 classical · FIDE ID 16201639
Our database contains 70 games by Marcus Budzyn, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Budzyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Budzyn 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 | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 35.7% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Budzyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Budzyn's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 41 | 97.6% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Budzyn usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Budzyn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Budzyn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Budzyn usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Marcus Budzyn's chess games
All 70 games by Marcus Budzyn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Kaganowski | 2,040 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | A11 |
| Nov 2018 | Hans-Joachim Neese | 2,015 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | A14 |
| Apr 2016 | Torsten Behl | 2,005 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | D76 |
| Mar 2017 | Leo Padva | 1,991 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | A70 |
| Sep 2012 | Johannes Mittmann | 1,960 | Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,766 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,937 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,852 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,052 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Budzyn's chess games?
70 games by Marcus Budzyn, from Sep 2015 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 Marcus Budzyn has played.
What does Marcus Budzyn play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Marcus Budzyn opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Budzyn answers 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcus Budzyn play as White?
As White, Marcus Budzyn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Budzyn play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Budzyn most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Marcus Budzyn's FIDE rating?
Marcus Budzyn is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marcus Budzyn played?
Our database contains 70 games by Marcus Budzyn, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Budzyn?
70 games by Marcus Budzyn 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.