Prepare against Boris Fistoul
DEU · World #21,760 classical · FIDE ID 12953962
When preparing against Boris Fistoul, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Boris Fistoul, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Fistoul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Fistoul 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 | 2,043 | 2,043 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 113 | 54 | 91 | 43.8% |
| As White | 128 | 62 | 24 | 42 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 130 | 51 | 30 | 49 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Fistoul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Fistoul's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 97.7% | 58.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Fistoul usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fistoul usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Fistoul usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Fistoul usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Fistoul usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 95.3% | 50.8% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 81.8% | 51.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Boris Fistoul's chess games
All 258 games by Boris Fistoul in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 113 wins, 54 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 58 | 25/8/25 | 43.1% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 34 | 12/11/11 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Yi Lin | 2,394 | BL2-West 2122 | C00 |
| Mar 2017 | Werner Gross | 2,198 | NRW Class2 1617 | A10 |
| Jul 2019 | Lars Guenther | 2,114 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A52 |
| Jul 2019 | Frank Mueller | 2,092 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | E60 |
| Mar 2026 | Olaf Hollnack | 2,067 | 1. Münster Oster - B | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 50 | 27.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 36 | 20 | 1,932 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,163 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 1,421 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2017 | 14 | 11 | 1,989 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U14 | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 1,658 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U14 | 2011 | 14 | 7 | 1,595 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U14 | 2011 | 13 | 5 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Fistoul's chess games?
258 games by Boris Fistoul, from Sep 2013 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 Boris Fistoul has played.
What does Boris Fistoul play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Boris Fistoul opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Fistoul answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Boris Fistoul play as White?
As White, Boris Fistoul's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Fistoul play as Black?
As Black, Boris Fistoul most often plays: French Defense (58 games, 43.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Boris Fistoul's FIDE rating?
Boris Fistoul is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Boris Fistoul played?
Our database contains 258 games by Boris Fistoul, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 54 draws, 91 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Fistoul?
258 games by Boris Fistoul 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.