Prepare against Boris Litfin
DEU · World #56,584 classical · FIDE ID 24652652
Our database contains 116 games by Boris Litfin, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Litfin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Litfin 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 | 1,868 | 2,016 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,012 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,892 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 52 | 13 | 51 | 44.8% |
| As White | 60 | 26 | 7 | 27 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 26 | 6 | 24 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Litfin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Litfin's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 98.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Litfin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Litfin usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Litfin usually continues c3 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Litfin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 44.0% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Boris Litfin's chess games
All 116 games by Boris Litfin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 52 wins, 13 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Tatiana Kasparova | 2,133 | Prague Holiday K11 | B18 |
| Oct 2016 | Harald Maiwald | 2,095 | 8th Korbach Open | E65 |
| Sep 2022 | Alaa El-din Khalil | 2,078 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2223 | B16 |
| Jul 2011 | Thomas Hellwig | 2,046 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A08 |
| Mar 2018 | Markus Gross | 2,034 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1718 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 25 | 17 | 1,827 |
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,959 |
| Prague Holiday K11 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,978 |
| Berlin Open 09 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,778 |
| 8th Korbach Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,133 |
| 10th Berlin Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,647 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,826 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Litfin's chess games?
116 games by Boris Litfin, from Jan 2009 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 Litfin has played.
What does Boris Litfin play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Boris Litfin opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Litfin answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games).
What openings does Boris Litfin play as White?
As White, Boris Litfin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Litfin play as Black?
As Black, Boris Litfin most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Boris Litfin's FIDE rating?
Boris Litfin is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Boris Litfin played?
Our database contains 116 games by Boris Litfin, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 13 draws, 51 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Litfin?
116 games by Boris Litfin 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.