Prepare against Oleg Budnikov
Ukraine · World #4,038 classical · FIDE ID 14107945
When preparing against Oleg Budnikov, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 547 games by Oleg Budnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Budnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Budnikov 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 | 2,302 | 2,442 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,554 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,630 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 547 | 293 | 123 | 131 | 53.6% |
| As White | 271 | 149 | 58 | 64 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 276 | 144 | 65 | 67 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Budnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Budnikov's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 50.2% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 75 | 27.7% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 16.2% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 16 | 5.9% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Budnikov usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Budnikov usually continues Nf3 (78.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Budnikov usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Budnikov usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Budnikov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Budnikov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 50.4% | 62.7% |
| g6 | 18 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 17 | 14.5% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 58.1% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 16.2% | 64.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 9.5% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.6% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.7% | 71.4% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Oleg Budnikov's chess games
All 547 games by Oleg Budnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 293 wins, 123 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 23 | 15/4/4 | 65.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 18/4/7 | 62.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Stanislav Bogdanovich | 2,588 | Mukachevo Summer Open | B34 |
| Feb 2015 | Kirill Stupak | 2,568 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | C04 |
| Feb 2015 | Andrey Baryshpolets | 2,544 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | D46 |
| Aug 2010 | Sergey Pavlov | 2,524 | 6th Geller Memorial Open A | E42 |
| Feb 2017 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,518 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2018 | 54 | 33 | 2,457 |
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,427 |
| Mukachevo Summer Open | 2018 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,448 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 21 | 16 | 2,185 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 1999 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,388 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid | 2018 | 19 | 10 | 2,430 |
| Kiev Blitz Marathon | 2023 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,281 |
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2002 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Budnikov's chess games?
547 games by Oleg Budnikov, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Oleg Budnikov has played.
What does Oleg Budnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Oleg Budnikov opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Budnikov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Oleg Budnikov play as White?
As White, Oleg Budnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 65.2% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Budnikov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Budnikov most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 62.1% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Oleg Budnikov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Budnikov is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Oleg Budnikov played?
Our database contains 547 games by Oleg Budnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 123 draws, 131 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Budnikov?
547 games by Oleg Budnikov 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.