Prepare against Boris Kantsler
GM · Israel · World #3,134 classical · FIDE ID 2805359
Our database contains 964 games by Boris Kantsler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Kantsler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Kantsler 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 | 2,333 | 2,509 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,488 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,560 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 964 | 310 | 456 | 198 | 32.2% |
| As White | 461 | 156 | 242 | 63 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 503 | 154 | 214 | 135 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Kantsler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Kantsler's side.
First moves as White (461 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 305 | 66.2% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 71 | 15.4% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 49 | 10.6% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 28 | 6.1% | 60.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.1% | 90.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kantsler usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kantsler usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kantsler usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kantsler usually continues g3 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kantsler usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kantsler usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 101 | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| c5 | 69 | 33.3% | 59.4% |
| d6 | 23 | 11.1% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 4.8% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 153 | 62.7% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 16.4% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 38 | 15.6% | 51.3% |
| f5 | 7 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.5% | 58.3% |
Boris Kantsler's chess games
All 964 games by Boris Kantsler 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: 310 wins, 456 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 58 | 22/30/6 | 37.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 42 | 12/23/7 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 42 | 11/28/3 | 26.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 5/12/8 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 8/12/1 | 38.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/11/3 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 0/10/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 148 | 47/60/41 | 31.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 61 | 20/28/13 | 32.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 14/21/13 | 29.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 41 | 13/21/7 | 31.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 36 | 6/20/10 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 11/13/5 | 37.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Boris Gelfand | 2,712 | Israel | E98 |
| Feb 1997 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,635 | 16th Beersheba | E52 |
| Mar 1999 | Boris Alterman | 2,616 | 15th Czerniak Memorial | D85 |
| Jan 2023 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,615 | chT-ISR | B41 |
| Jan 1997 | Leonid Yudasin | 2,610 | Jerusalem | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 92 | 50.5 | 2,485 |
| ch-ISR | 2014 | 60 | 34 | 2,451 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2017 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,361 |
| Frunze | 1989 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,389 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2017 | 18 | 15 | 2,516 |
| Tel Aviv ASA | 1996 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,571 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,416 |
| Petah Tikva Elitzur-B | 2011 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,369 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alon Greenfeld (16 games) · Victor Mikhalevski (13 games) · Dov Zifroni (10 games) · Alik Gershon (10 games) · Avigdor Bykhovsky (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Kantsler's chess games?
964 games by Boris Kantsler, 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 Boris Kantsler has played.
What does Boris Kantsler play on the first move as White?
Across 461 games with White in our database, Boris Kantsler opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Kantsler answers 1...g6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Boris Kantsler play as White?
As White, Boris Kantsler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (58 games, 37.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 26.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 461 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Kantsler play as Black?
As Black, Boris Kantsler most often plays: Modern Defense (148 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (61 games, 32.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (48 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 503 games.
What is Boris Kantsler's FIDE rating?
Boris Kantsler is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,509 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Boris Kantsler played?
Our database contains 964 games by Boris Kantsler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 310 wins, 456 draws, 198 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Kantsler?
964 games by Boris Kantsler 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.