Prepare against Boris Furman
FM · FIDE · World #10,233 classical · FIDE ID 4107187
Our database contains 687 games by Boris Furman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Furman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Furman 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 | 2,166 | 2,346 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,242 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,226 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 687 | 215 | 256 | 215 | 31.3% |
| As White | 342 | 111 | 140 | 91 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 345 | 104 | 116 | 124 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Furman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Furman's side.
First moves as White (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 341 | 99.7% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Furman usually continues c4 (50.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Furman usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Furman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Furman usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 161 | 97.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Boris Furman's chess games
All 687 games by Boris Furman 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: 215 wins, 256 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 53 | 14/19/20 | 26.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 50 | 10/24/16 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 11/15/8 | 32.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/12/6 | 41.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/12/4 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 11/11/3 | 44.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B64 | Sicilian | 101 | 35/33/32 | 34.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 8/9/16 | 24.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 30 | 4/12/14 | 13.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 23 | 2/10/11 | 8.7% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Tomas Oral | 2,550 | Olomouc Open | B57 |
| Mar 2014 | Igor Glek | 2,547 | ch-EU Seniors 50 Blitz | A84 |
| May 2011 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,504 | Ostrava Konik Open A | B22 |
| Aug 2012 | Vojtech Plat | 2,480 | Olomouc Open | E13 |
| Aug 2011 | Richard Biolek | 2,478 | Olomouc IM-A | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2004 | 43 | 27.5 | 2,313 |
| Olomouc Open | 2012 | 35 | 14.5 | 2,252 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2023 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,149 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,152 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,210 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1997 | 14 | 6 | 2,284 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2007 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Furman's chess games?
687 games by Boris Furman, 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 Furman has played.
What does Boris Furman play on the first move as White?
Across 342 games with White in our database, Boris Furman opens with 1.d4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Furman answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Boris Furman play as White?
As White, Boris Furman's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (53 games, 26.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (50 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 342 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Furman play as Black?
As Black, Boris Furman most often plays: Sicilian (101 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (30 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 345 games.
What is Boris Furman's FIDE rating?
Boris Furman is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Boris Furman played?
Our database contains 687 games by Boris Furman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 256 draws, 215 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Furman?
687 games by Boris Furman 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.