Prepare against Bogdan Borsos
IM · Ukraine · World #13,137 classical · FIDE ID 14100568
When preparing against Bogdan Borsos, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 11.6% over 43 games.
Our database contains 1,049 games by Bogdan Borsos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bogdan Borsos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogdan Borsos 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 | 2,127 | 2,409 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,337 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,290 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,049 | 380 | 400 | 269 | 36.2% |
| As White | 523 | 224 | 193 | 106 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 526 | 156 | 207 | 163 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogdan Borsos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogdan Borsos's side.
First moves as White (523 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 330 | 63.1% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 18.7% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 76 | 14.5% | 61.2% |
| c4 | 14 | 2.7% | 67.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Borsos usually continues c3 (68.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Borsos usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Borsos usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Borsos usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Borsos usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Borsos usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 191 | 78.6% | 46.1% |
| c5 | 20 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 4.5% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 37.6% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 71 | 36.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 37 | 19.1% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.6% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Bogdan Borsos's chess games
All 1,049 games by Bogdan Borsos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 380 wins, 400 draws, 269 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 83 | 39/36/8 | 47.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| E01 | English Opening | 26 | 10/11/5 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 43 | 5/24/14 | 11.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 22/10/9 | 53.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 36 | 9/17/10 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Deshun Xiu | 2,530 | Reykjavik Open | A64 |
| Jan 1992 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,510 | Aarhus Open | C30 |
| May 2011 | Albert Bokros | 2,483 | 30th Zalakaros Open | B07 |
| Feb 2010 | Istvan Sipos | 2,482 | chT-HUN 0910 | C01 |
| Feb 2013 | Qian Huang | 2,478 | Reykjavik Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 44 | 28 | 2,213 |
| Eger Agria Open | 1998 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,411 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,202 |
| Eger Open | 1992 | 18 | 10 | 2,350 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 17 | 10 | 2,236 |
| Gyongyos Open | 1996 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,282 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,188 |
| chT-HUN 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogdan Borsos's chess games?
1,049 games by Bogdan Borsos, from Apr 2003 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 Bogdan Borsos has played.
What does Bogdan Borsos play on the first move as White?
Across 523 games with White in our database, Bogdan Borsos opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogdan Borsos answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Bogdan Borsos play as White?
As White, Bogdan Borsos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (83 games, 47.0% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 523 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogdan Borsos play as Black?
As Black, Bogdan Borsos most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (43 games, 11.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (41 games, 53.7% win rate); Italian Game (36 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 526 games.
What is Bogdan Borsos's FIDE rating?
Bogdan Borsos is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Bogdan Borsos played?
Our database contains 1,049 games by Bogdan Borsos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 380 wins, 400 draws, 269 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogdan Borsos?
1,049 games by Bogdan Borsos 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.