Prepare against Anthony Boron
Canada · World #44,894 classical · FIDE ID 2606925
Our database contains 681 games by Anthony Boron, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Boron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Boron 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 | 1,914 | 1,968 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,921 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,928 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 681 | 301 | 159 | 221 | 44.2% |
| As White | 347 | 157 | 79 | 111 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 334 | 144 | 80 | 110 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Boron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Boron's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 42.9% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 142 | 40.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 10.1% | 48.6% |
| b3 | 10 | 2.9% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.3% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Boron usually continues Nc3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Boron usually continues Nf3 (73.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Boron usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Boron usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Boron usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Boron usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 48.7% | 63.2% |
| c6 | 32 | 20.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 28 | 17.9% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 17 | 10.9% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 64.8% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 26 | 28.6% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Anthony Boron's chess games
All 681 games by Anthony Boron in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 301 wins, 159 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Eduardo Vasta | 2,353 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | B12 |
| Mar 2004 | Samir Beglerovic | 2,290 | — | B06 |
| Nov 2018 | Gustav L Baron | 2,254 | Winnipeg Kaptsan Memorial | C13 |
| Mar 2009 | Timur Aliyev | 2,229 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | B12 |
| Mar 2004 | Danial Yosilevich | 2,209 | — | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2016 | 40 | 23.5 | 1,885 |
| Winnipeg Open | 2018 | 38 | 22 | 1,961 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 36 | 20.5 | 1,959 |
| Canadian Open | 2019 | 27 | 14 | 1,910 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2018 | 23 | 12.5 | 1,909 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2018 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,979 |
| Winnipeg TNT September Open | 2015 | 20 | 12.5 | 1,916 |
| Winnipeg TNT June Open | 2012 | 20 | 14 | 1,951 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jeff Babb (17 games) · Blair A Rutter (12 games) · Rolando Bince (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Boron's chess games?
681 games by Anthony Boron, from Oct 2008 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 Anthony Boron has played.
What does Anthony Boron play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, Anthony Boron opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Boron answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Anthony Boron play as White?
As White, Anthony Boron's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 347 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Boron play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Boron most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 334 games.
What is Anthony Boron's FIDE rating?
Anthony Boron is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Anthony Boron played?
Our database contains 681 games by Anthony Boron, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 301 wins, 159 draws, 221 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Boron?
681 games by Anthony Boron 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.