Prepare against Alexander Borsch
Russia · World #37,250 classical · FIDE ID 34273999
Our database contains 40 games by Alexander Borsch, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Borsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Borsch 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 | 1,948 | 1,948 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,884 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 3 | 19 | 45.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Borsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Borsch's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Borsch usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Borsch usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Borsch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Alexander Borsch's chess games
All 40 games by Alexander Borsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Pavel Lagashin | 1,994 | Montenegro Open - Mediterranean Championship 2026 | OPEN B | B48 |
| Jul 2026 | Aleksandar Perosevic | 1,989 | Montenegro Open - Mediterranean Championship 2026 | OPEN B | B10 |
| Nov 2022 | Salim Fenerli | 1,928 | 30th ch-EU U12 | B80 |
| Nov 2022 | Roman Popov | 1,863 | 30th ch-EU U12 | B56 |
| Oct 2022 | Boris Nikitinyh | 1,853 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,512 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,850 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,704 |
| 30th ch-EU U12 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,845 |
| Montenegro Open - Mediterranean Championship 2026 | OPEN B | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| Wch U08 Rapid | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 897 |
| Malaya Zemlya Rapid Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,142 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Challengers | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Borsch's chess games?
40 games by Alexander Borsch, from Jan 2018 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 Alexander Borsch has played.
What does Alexander Borsch play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alexander Borsch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Borsch answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Alexander Borsch play as White?
As White, Alexander Borsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Borsch play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Borsch most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alexander Borsch's FIDE rating?
Alexander Borsch is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alexander Borsch played?
Our database contains 40 games by Alexander Borsch, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Borsch?
40 games by Alexander Borsch 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.