Prepare against Boris Margolin
IM · DEU · World #2,528 classical · FIDE ID 4646193
Our database contains 567 games by Boris Margolin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Margolin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Margolin 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 | 2,358 | 2,447 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,387 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,432 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 567 | 218 | 215 | 134 | 38.4% |
| As White | 286 | 117 | 116 | 53 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 281 | 101 | 99 | 81 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Margolin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Margolin's side.
First moves as White (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 268 | 93.7% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Margolin usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Margolin usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Margolin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Margolin usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Margolin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Margolin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 59.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 12.2% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 10.6% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 58.9% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 10.5% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 8.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Boris Margolin's chess games
All 567 games by Boris Margolin 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: 218 wins, 215 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 57 | 17/23/17 | 29.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 14/7/2 | 60.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 49 | 22/14/13 | 44.9% |
| A22 | English Opening | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,612 | Bundesliga 2018-19 | D03 |
| Mar 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A55 |
| Apr 2005 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,542 | ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | C02 |
| Jan 1995 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,515 | chT2-RUS | A55 |
| Jan 1995 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,510 | 2nd Linares Anibal Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,439 |
| Bundesliga 2018-19 | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,474 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,341 |
| Protvino | 1992 | 13 | 9 | 2,534 |
| Darmstadt Weber Memorial Open | 1997 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,453 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-Moscow Open | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Margolin's chess games?
567 games by Boris Margolin, 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 Margolin has played.
What does Boris Margolin play on the first move as White?
Across 286 games with White in our database, Boris Margolin opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Margolin answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Boris Margolin play as White?
As White, Boris Margolin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 29.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 286 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Margolin play as Black?
As Black, Boris Margolin most often plays: Indian Defense (49 games, 44.9% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 281 games.
What is Boris Margolin's FIDE rating?
Boris Margolin is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Boris Margolin played?
Our database contains 567 games by Boris Margolin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 218 wins, 215 draws, 134 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Margolin?
567 games by Boris Margolin 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.