Prepare against Boris Markoja
IM · SVN · World #841 classical · FIDE ID 14608502
When preparing against Boris Markoja, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 782 games by Boris Markoja, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Markoja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Markoja 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 | 2,469 | 2,477 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,383 | 2,383 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,487 | 2,503 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 782 | 264 | 382 | 136 | 33.8% |
| As White | 392 | 150 | 189 | 53 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 390 | 114 | 193 | 83 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Markoja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Markoja's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 38.8% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 123 | 31.4% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 93 | 23.7% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 5.9% | 52.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Markoja usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Markoja usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Markoja usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Markoja usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Markoja usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Markoja usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 49.7% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 54 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 35 | 18.5% | 58.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 55.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 18.2% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 25 | 17.5% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.4% | 41.7% |
Boris Markoja's chess games
All 782 games by Boris Markoja in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 264 wins, 382 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 73 | 18/46/9 | 24.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 33 | 14/14/5 | 42.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 15/9/5 | 51.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 28 | 9/15/4 | 32.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 5/16/2 | 21.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 10/2/0 | 83.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 38 | 10/21/7 | 26.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 34 | 10/14/10 | 29.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,652 | PRO League Stage | E05 |
| Jul 2014 | Milos Perunovic | 2,631 | Styrian Open A | C12 |
| Apr 2016 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,624 | ch-SLO | E21 |
| Dec 2018 | Nikola Djukic | 2,574 | ch-EU blitz | E93 |
| Sep 2021 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,568 | Online Olympiad Div Top B | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SLO U20 | 2014 | 26 | 17 | 2,198 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2015 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-SLO U10 | 2008 | 21 | 14.5 | 1,670 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 20 | 10 | 2,486 |
| Graz Open A | 2019 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,492 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 16 | 9 | 2,028 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 16 | 8 | 2,505 |
| ch-SLO U20 | 2012 | 14 | 9 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Markoja's chess games?
782 games by Boris Markoja, from Oct 2008 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 Markoja has played.
What does Boris Markoja play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Boris Markoja opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Markoja answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Boris Markoja play as White?
As White, Boris Markoja's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (73 games, 24.7% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 42.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Markoja play as Black?
As Black, Boris Markoja most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Modern Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Boris Markoja's FIDE rating?
Boris Markoja is currently rated 2,469 in classical chess, 2,383 in rapid and 2,487 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,477 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Boris Markoja played?
Our database contains 782 games by Boris Markoja, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 264 wins, 382 draws, 136 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Markoja?
782 games by Boris Markoja 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.