Prepare against Reinhard Budde
DEU · World #128,185 classical · FIDE ID 24640328
When preparing against Reinhard Budde, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 105 games by Reinhard Budde, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Budde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard 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 | 1,652 | 1,892 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 19 | 45 | 40 | 18.1% |
| As White | 50 | 12 | 22 | 15 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 7 | 23 | 25 | 12.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Budde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Budde's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 92.0% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Budde usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Budde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Budde usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Budde usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 19.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Reinhard Budde's chess games
All 105 games by Reinhard Budde in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 19 wins, 45 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Werner Barlo | 1,703 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | B34 |
| Mar 2001 | Manfred Krueger | 1,700 | 17th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | C78 |
| Nov 2019 | Volker Pfueller | 1,611 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C21 |
| May 2005 | Erwin Spaete | 1,594 | 4th Lipperland Seniors Open | B12 |
| Dec 2019 | Waldemar Wierschke | 1,584 | 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 10 | 3 | 1,666 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,569 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,587 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 24th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,535 |
| Oberjoch Traum Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| 4th Lipperland Seniors Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Budde's chess games?
105 games by Reinhard Budde, from Oct 2006 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 Reinhard Budde has played.
What does Reinhard Budde play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Reinhard Budde opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Budde answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Budde play as White?
As White, Reinhard Budde's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Budde play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Budde most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Reinhard Budde's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Budde is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Reinhard Budde played?
Our database contains 105 games by Reinhard Budde, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 45 draws, 40 losses (18.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Budde?
105 games by Reinhard 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.