Prepare against Boris Strok
Argentina · World #54,567 classical · FIDE ID 107603
When preparing against Boris Strok, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Boris Strok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Strok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Strok 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 | 1,875 | 2,111 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,987 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,978 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 69 | 27 | 79 | 39.4% |
| As White | 83 | 45 | 13 | 25 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 92 | 24 | 14 | 54 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Strok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Strok's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 62.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Strok usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Strok usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Strok usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 83.3% | 36.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Boris Strok's chess games
All 175 games by Boris Strok 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: 69 wins, 27 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Pablo Della Morte | 2,324 | 2nd Villa Martelli IRT | C09 |
| Jan 2002 | Carlos Urchipia | 2,222 | 9th Pro American Open | B33 |
| Jan 2002 | Gustavo Bernal | 2,185 | 2nd Villa Martelli IRT | C88 |
| Jul 2004 | Alex Batinov | 2,164 | Vicente Lopez IRT Open | B14 |
| Jan 2002 | Abel Benedetto | 2,160 | 2nd Villa Martelli IRT | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicente Lopez IRT Open | 2004 | 17 | 9 | 2,153 |
| Villa Martelli Open | 2010 | 16 | 8 | 2,130 |
| Florida | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| 2nd Villa Martelli IRT | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,304 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| 11th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,154 |
| chT-ARG | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| 32nd ProAm Copa Clarin Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Strok's chess games?
175 games by Boris Strok, 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 Strok has played.
What does Boris Strok play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Boris Strok opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Strok answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Boris Strok play as White?
As White, Boris Strok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Strok play as Black?
As Black, Boris Strok most often plays: King's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Boris Strok's FIDE rating?
Boris Strok is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Boris Strok played?
Our database contains 175 games by Boris Strok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 27 draws, 79 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Strok?
175 games by Boris Strok 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.