Prepare against Boris Pogorelskiy
Czechia · World #6,892 classical · FIDE ID 34365478
When preparing against Boris Pogorelskiy, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 63 games by Boris Pogorelskiy, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Boris Pogorelskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Pogorelskiy 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 | 2,228 | 2,228 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,111 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 31.7% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Pogorelskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Pogorelskiy's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 75.8% | 42.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pogorelskiy usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Pogorelskiy usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pogorelskiy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pogorelskiy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Pogorelskiy usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pogorelskiy usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Boris Pogorelskiy's chess games
All 63 games by Boris Pogorelskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gustav Brejnik | 2,248 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Ante Leon Starcevic | 2,236 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | A33 |
| Jul 2026 | Bakhyt Temirov | 2,079 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Unurbayar Munkhbayar | 2,018 | 13th Prague Summer Open | B41 |
| Aug 2026 | Adam Omarsson | 2,006 | 13th Prague Summer Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,093 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | U20 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,727 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,275 |
| 13th Prague Summer Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 17th Prague Golden U20 Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,364 |
| 37th Czech Open A 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Pogorelskiy's chess games?
63 games by Boris Pogorelskiy, from Sep 2019 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 Pogorelskiy has played.
What does Boris Pogorelskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Boris Pogorelskiy opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Pogorelskiy answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Boris Pogorelskiy play as White?
As White, Boris Pogorelskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Pogorelskiy play as Black?
As Black, Boris Pogorelskiy most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Boris Pogorelskiy's FIDE rating?
Boris Pogorelskiy is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Boris Pogorelskiy played?
Our database contains 63 games by Boris Pogorelskiy, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Pogorelskiy?
63 games by Boris Pogorelskiy 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.