Prepare against Boris Skok
SVN · World #45,923 classical · FIDE ID 14602172
When preparing against Boris Skok, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Boris Skok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Skok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Skok 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 | 1,910 | 2,114 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 2,109 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 2,034 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 87 | 92 | 95 | 31.8% |
| As White | 139 | 48 | 54 | 37 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 135 | 39 | 38 | 58 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Skok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Skok's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 93.5% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Skok usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Skok usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Skok usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Skok usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Skok usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Skok usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 98.6% | 45.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 79.2% | 35.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
Boris Skok's chess games
All 274 games by Boris Skok 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: 87 wins, 92 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 29 | 6/11/12 | 20.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Marjan Crepan | 2,292 | 11th Ljubljana Open | D14 |
| Sep 2016 | Mario Muskardin | 2,280 | 30th Pula Open | B20 |
| Jun 2000 | Ivor Vukovic | 2,274 | 11th Ljubljana Open | A54 |
| Nov 2014 | Anton Praznik | 2,179 | 24th chT-SLO | A70 |
| Oct 2010 | Srecko Kolar | 2,166 | 11th chT-SLO Central Superliga | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2022 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,076 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 13 | 6 | 2,098 |
| ch-SLO Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| 2nd Kranj Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| 22nd Nova Gorica Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| 75th chT-Ljubljana | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| 23rd chT-SLO Central | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,990 |
| 15th chT-SLO Central Superliga | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Skok's chess games?
274 games by Boris Skok, 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 Skok has played.
What does Boris Skok play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Boris Skok opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Skok answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Boris Skok play as White?
As White, Boris Skok's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Skok play as Black?
As Black, Boris Skok most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Boris Skok's FIDE rating?
Boris Skok is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Boris Skok played?
Our database contains 274 games by Boris Skok, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 92 draws, 95 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Skok?
274 games by Boris Skok 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.