Prepare against Boris Latzke
DEU · World #12,250 classical · FIDE ID 4633059
When preparing against Boris Latzke, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 518 games by Boris Latzke, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Boris Latzke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Latzke 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 | 2,139 | 2,290 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,226 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,183 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 518 | 204 | 159 | 155 | 39.4% |
| As White | 259 | 114 | 71 | 74 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 259 | 90 | 88 | 81 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Latzke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Latzke's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 259 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Latzke usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Latzke usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Latzke usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 136 | 95.1% | 59.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Boris Latzke's chess games
All 518 games by Boris Latzke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 204 wins, 159 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 31 | 10/10/11 | 32.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Guenther Beikert | 2,438 | BL2-Sued 0102 | D43 |
| Aug 2007 | Eckhard Schmittdiel | 2,436 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | C45 |
| Jan 2015 | Frank Zeller | 2,435 | 27th Staufer Open A | A58 |
| Feb 2004 | Christoph Scheerer | 2,409 | 75th ch-GER | C26 |
| Mar 2002 | Gerhard Biebinger | 2,402 | BL2-Sued 0102 | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 72 | 41.5 | 2,248 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,251 |
| Wuerttemberg Open | 2001 | 17 | 10 | 2,374 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,056 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,053 |
| Obersulm Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Thilo Kabisch (11 games) · Holger Namyslo (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Latzke's chess games?
518 games by Boris Latzke, from Apr 2003 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 Latzke has played.
What does Boris Latzke play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Boris Latzke opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Latzke answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Boris Latzke play as White?
As White, Boris Latzke's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Latzke play as Black?
As Black, Boris Latzke most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Boris Latzke's FIDE rating?
Boris Latzke is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Boris Latzke played?
Our database contains 518 games by Boris Latzke, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 159 draws, 155 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Latzke?
518 games by Boris Latzke 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.