Prepare against Boris Itkis
IM · Romania · World #6,067 classical · FIDE ID 1209167
Our database contains 2,145 games by Boris Itkis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Itkis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Itkis 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 | 2,245 | 2,489 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,430 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,457 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,145 | 685 | 757 | 703 | 31.9% |
| As White | 1,076 | 397 | 381 | 298 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 1,069 | 288 | 376 | 405 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Itkis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Itkis's side.
First moves as White (1,076 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 576 | 53.5% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 230 | 21.4% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 142 | 13.2% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 114 | 10.6% | 57.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Itkis usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Itkis usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Itkis usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Itkis usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Itkis usually continues Nc3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Itkis usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (516 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 134 | 26.0% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 121 | 23.4% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 93 | 18.0% | 34.4% |
| c6 | 74 | 14.3% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 52 | 10.1% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 36 | 7.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 210 | 58.0% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 122 | 33.7% | 37.7% |
| d6 | 21 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Boris Itkis's chess games
All 2,145 games by Boris Itkis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 685 wins, 757 draws, 703 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | Indian Defense | 153 | 66/61/26 | 43.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 113 | 45/22/46 | 39.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 62 | 19/40/3 | 30.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 61 | 24/5/32 | 39.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 61 | 19/36/6 | 31.1% |
| E00 | Catalan | 47 | 21/13/13 | 44.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 14/13/10 | 37.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 14/14/7 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 75 | 22/26/27 | 29.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 29/19/14 | 46.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 49 | 13/18/18 | 26.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 47 | 5/31/11 | 10.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 45 | 15/18/12 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 7/8/20 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 3/22/10 | 8.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 34 | 6/7/21 | 17.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 8/16/5 | 27.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,578 | Bucharest Autumn Cup GM | D23 |
| Jan 1995 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,570 | Nikolaev zt | C13 |
| Jan 1996 | Mihai Suba | 2,565 | Bucharest | E90 |
| Sep 2018 | Gergely Aczel | 2,558 | Tasnad Open | E11 |
| Dec 1994 | Sergey Kudrin | 2,550 | Olympiad-31 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 715 | 262.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 170 | 88.5 | 2,434 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2004 | 60 | 29 | 2,459 |
| Chebanenco Memorial | 2014 | 58 | 39.5 | 2,385 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 42 | 19 | 2,212 |
| ch-ROM | 2006 | 41 | 23.5 | 2,498 |
| Alushta | 2000 | 24 | 10 | 2,366 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn-A | 2008 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,369 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladislav Nevednichy (17 games) · Dorian Rogozenco (14 games) · Mihail Marin (12 games) · Ioan Cosma (10 games) · Mircea-Emilian Parligras (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Itkis's chess games?
2,145 games by Boris Itkis, from Apr 2003 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 Boris Itkis has played.
What does Boris Itkis play on the first move as White?
Across 1,076 games with White in our database, Boris Itkis opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Itkis answers 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Boris Itkis play as White?
As White, Boris Itkis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (153 games, 43.1% win rate); English Opening (113 games, 39.8% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 30.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,076 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Itkis play as Black?
As Black, Boris Itkis most often plays: Indian Defense (75 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 46.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (49 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,069 games.
What is Boris Itkis's FIDE rating?
Boris Itkis is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,489 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Boris Itkis played?
Our database contains 2,145 games by Boris Itkis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 685 wins, 757 draws, 703 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Itkis?
2,145 games by Boris Itkis 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.