Prepare against Michael Budde
DEU · World #40,991 classical · FIDE ID 24655619
Our database contains 171 games by Michael Budde, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Budde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Budde 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 | 1,931 | 1,995 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 66 | 33 | 72 | 38.6% |
| As White | 87 | 40 | 14 | 33 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 26 | 19 | 39 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Budde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Budde's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 70.1% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 18 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Budde usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Budde usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Budde usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Budde usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Budde usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Budde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 48.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 69.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 24.1% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Michael Budde's chess games
All 171 games by Michael Budde in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 66 wins, 33 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Markus Schmidt | 2,118 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A48 |
| Aug 2014 | Frank Rosenberger | 2,098 | 26th Wiesbaden Open | D02 |
| Nov 2016 | Rudolf Benninger | 2,085 | 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B03 |
| Nov 2015 | Marco Rolf | 2,023 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A57 |
| Apr 2013 | Wolf Machowitsch | 1,998 | 1st Hofheim Spring Open B | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 27 | 11 | 1,596 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2017 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,820 |
| 1st Hofheim Spring Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,804 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,030 |
| ch-Hessen U15 | 1994 | 8 | 3 | – |
| 15th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Budde's chess games?
171 games by Michael Budde, from Aug 2012 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 Michael Budde has played.
What does Michael Budde play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Michael Budde opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Budde answers 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Budde play as White?
As White, Michael Budde's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Budde play as Black?
As Black, Michael Budde most often plays: Alekhine Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Michael Budde's FIDE rating?
Michael Budde is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Michael Budde played?
Our database contains 171 games by Michael Budde, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 33 draws, 72 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Budde?
171 games by Michael Budde 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.