Prepare against Boris Kargoll
DEU · World #7,698 classical · FIDE ID 4619161
Our database contains 184 games by Boris Kargoll, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Kargoll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Kargoll 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 | 2,211 | 2,268 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,232 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 67 | 79 | 38 | 36.4% |
| As White | 88 | 38 | 37 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 96 | 29 | 42 | 25 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Kargoll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Kargoll's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 100.0% | 64.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kargoll usually continues Nf3 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kargoll usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kargoll usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 69.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
Boris Kargoll's chess games
All 184 games by Boris Kargoll 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: 67 wins, 79 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ulrich Schulze | 2,355 | Pforzheim | A12 |
| Jan 1994 | Yuri Zimmerman | 2,345 | Budapest FS02 IM-A | D96 |
| Feb 1996 | Norbert Friedrich | 2,340 | Oberliga Baden 9596 | D12 |
| Nov 2002 | Helmut Neunhoeffer | 2,337 | BL2-Sued 0203 | D37 |
| Jan 1997 | Thomas Schlager | 2,325 | Pforzheim | D92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 1994 | 12 | 4 | 2,178 |
| ch-GER Army | 1994 | 11 | 8 | 2,446 |
| Brno-C | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| Pforzheim | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,405 |
| Oberliga Baden 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| Oberliga Baden 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| Oberliga Baden 9495 | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,221 |
| ch-Dresden | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Kargoll's chess games?
184 games by Boris Kargoll, 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 Kargoll has played.
What does Boris Kargoll play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Boris Kargoll opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Kargoll answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Boris Kargoll play as White?
As White, Boris Kargoll's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Kargoll play as Black?
As Black, Boris Kargoll most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Boris Kargoll's FIDE rating?
Boris Kargoll is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Boris Kargoll played?
Our database contains 184 games by Boris Kargoll, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 79 draws, 38 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Kargoll?
184 games by Boris Kargoll 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.