Prepare against Rewi Budak
France · World #12,764 classical · FIDE ID 26065266
Our database contains 96 games by Rewi Budak, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rewi Budak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rewi Budak 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 | 2,132 | 2,136 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,234 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,137 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 38 | 14 | 44 | 39.6% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 21 | 7 | 22 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rewi Budak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rewi Budak's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 93.5% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Budak usually continues Nc3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Budak usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Budak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Budak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Budak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Rewi Budak's chess games
All 96 games by Rewi Budak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 38 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Alexandre Bouget | 2,282 | 33rd Avoine Open | C05 |
| Jun 2015 | Jean-Claude Moingt | 2,236 | Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | B23 |
| Apr 2024 | Nathan Eveno | 2,192 | ch-FRA U26 | B23 |
| Feb 2018 | Jeremie Devallee | 2,186 | Bordeaux Open Feb 1st | B22 |
| Jun 2015 | Philippe Glod | 2,151 | Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U26 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,316 |
| ch-FRA Students | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,964 |
| 15th Chateauroux Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,154 |
| World Corporate East D | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,336 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,192 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rewi Budak's chess games?
96 games by Rewi Budak, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Rewi Budak has played.
What does Rewi Budak play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Rewi Budak opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rewi Budak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rewi Budak play as White?
As White, Rewi Budak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rewi Budak play as Black?
As Black, Rewi Budak most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Rewi Budak's FIDE rating?
Rewi Budak is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Rewi Budak played?
Our database contains 96 games by Rewi Budak, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rewi Budak?
96 games by Rewi Budak 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.