Prepare against Boris Begelman
FM · Italy · World #5,344 classical · FIDE ID 34136441
When preparing against Boris Begelman, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 124 games by Boris Begelman, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Boris Begelman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Begelman 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 | 2,265 | 2,303 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,297 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,293 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 47 | 16 | 61 | 37.9% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 8 | 29 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 25 | 8 | 32 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Begelman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Begelman's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 41.1% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 30.4% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 12.5% | 42.9% |
| d3 | 3 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Begelman usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Begelman usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Begelman usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Begelman usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Begelman usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Begelman usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Boris Begelman's chess games
All 124 games by Boris Begelman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Sep 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: 47 wins, 16 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,561 | 6th Biella Open | B51 |
| Aug 2026 | Simon K Williams | 2,438 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A48 |
| Aug 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | B10 |
| Sep 2015 | Andrea Stella | 2,413 | 6th Biella Open | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Mykola Korchynskyi | 2,408 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 49 | 21.5 | 2,189 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| 2nd Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| 26th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,268 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,038 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,103 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 2,008 |
| 49th chT-ITA | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Begelman's chess games?
124 games by Boris Begelman, from Sep 2012 to Sep 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 Begelman has played.
What does Boris Begelman play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Boris Begelman opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Begelman answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Boris Begelman play as White?
As White, Boris Begelman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Begelman play as Black?
As Black, Boris Begelman most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Boris Begelman's FIDE rating?
Boris Begelman is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Boris Begelman played?
Our database contains 124 games by Boris Begelman, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 16 draws, 61 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Begelman?
124 games by Boris Begelman 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.