Prepare against Alexander Borgert
DEU · World #111,204 classical · FIDE ID 16289188
When preparing against Alexander Borgert, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Alexander Borgert, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Borgert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Borgert 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 | 1,698 | 1,716 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,722 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,664 | 1,683 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 50 | 25 | 53 | 39.1% |
| As White | 64 | 24 | 14 | 26 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 64 | 26 | 11 | 27 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Borgert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Borgert's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Borgert usually continues c4 (41.9% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Borgert usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Borgert usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Alexander Borgert's chess games
All 128 games by Alexander Borgert in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 50 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/3/15 | 30.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Madiha Fock | 1,749 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | D53 |
| Apr 2020 | Srihari Krishnachandran | 1,748 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | D35 |
| Aug 2022 | Jan-Willem Malan | 1,747 | chT-GER U14 | A25 |
| May 2024 | Jakob Ensslen | 1,740 | ch-GER U25 Open B | D13 |
| Apr 2020 | Constantin-Daniel Popovici | 1,728 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final-C U1600 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,539 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,632 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,637 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 1,444 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,379 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,474 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,753 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Borgert's chess games?
128 games by Alexander Borgert, from Dec 2021 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 Alexander Borgert has played.
What does Alexander Borgert play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Alexander Borgert opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Borgert answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Alexander Borgert play as White?
As White, Alexander Borgert's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Borgert play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Borgert most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Alexander Borgert's FIDE rating?
Alexander Borgert is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid and 1,664 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Alexander Borgert played?
Our database contains 128 games by Alexander Borgert, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 25 draws, 53 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Borgert?
128 games by Alexander Borgert 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.