Prepare against Mateusz Budnik
Poland · World #39,426 classical · FIDE ID 1158813
When preparing against Mateusz Budnik, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 299 games by Mateusz Budnik, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mateusz Budnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateusz Budnik 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 | 1,938 | 2,106 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,082 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,104 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 123 | 90 | 86 | 41.1% |
| As White | 159 | 75 | 44 | 40 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 140 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateusz Budnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateusz Budnik's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 71.1% | 62.4% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 18.2% | 58.6% |
| f4 | 11 | 6.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Budnik usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Budnik usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Budnik usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Budnik usually continues b3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Budnik usually continues b3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Budnik usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 57.9% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 26 | 34.2% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 92.1% | 38.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Mateusz Budnik's chess games
All 299 games by Mateusz Budnik in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Sep 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: 123 wins, 90 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Karol Pinkas | 2,227 | POL-chT 2nd League | C68 |
| Sep 2023 | Dariusz Dziewonski | 2,204 | POL-chT 2nd League | B15 |
| Mar 2016 | Rafal Kowalczyk | 2,204 | Pobeskydy Open | C68 |
| Sep 2023 | Tomasz Pacuszka | 2,156 | POL-chT 2nd League | A06 |
| Aug 2018 | Michal Dzikowski | 2,155 | 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 40 | 22 | 2,074 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,091 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,929 |
| 49th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,912 |
| 12th Gora Sw Anny Open | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,853 |
| 35th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial-C | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,978 |
| 24th Poznan Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateusz Budnik's chess games?
299 games by Mateusz Budnik, from Nov 2009 to Sep 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 Mateusz Budnik has played.
What does Mateusz Budnik play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Mateusz Budnik opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateusz Budnik answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Mateusz Budnik play as White?
As White, Mateusz Budnik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateusz Budnik play as Black?
As Black, Mateusz Budnik most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Mateusz Budnik's FIDE rating?
Mateusz Budnik is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Mateusz Budnik played?
Our database contains 299 games by Mateusz Budnik, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 90 draws, 86 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateusz Budnik?
299 games by Mateusz Budnik 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.