Prepare against Boris Tvelov
Russia · World #114,527 classical · FIDE ID 24180920
When preparing against Boris Tvelov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 60 games by Boris Tvelov, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Tvelov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Tvelov 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 | 1,689 | 1,845 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,669 | 1,759 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,806 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 24 | 5 | 31 | 40.0% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Tvelov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Tvelov's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tvelov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tvelov usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tvelov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Boris Tvelov's chess games
All 60 games by Boris Tvelov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 24 wins, 5 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Evgeny Popov | 2,059 | Sochi Tseshkovsky Memorial Open | C45 |
| Mar 2011 | David Zakaryan | 2,009 | ch-Yuzhny FO Open | B47 |
| Mar 2012 | Andrey Zolotov | 1,844 | ch-South FR | C30 |
| Mar 2011 | Sergey Markosian | 1,823 | ch-Yuzhny FO Open | B07 |
| Mar 2011 | Evgeniy Samsonov | 1,788 | ch-Yuzhny FO Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Yuzhny FO Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,991 |
| ch-South FR | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| Armavir Cup Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,801 |
| ch-Armavir | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| Sochi Tseshkovsky Memorial Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,048 |
| Doroshkevich Memorial Open | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,702 |
| Belorechensk Sarkisov Memorial Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Tvelov's chess games?
60 games by Boris Tvelov, from May 2011 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 Tvelov has played.
What does Boris Tvelov play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Boris Tvelov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Tvelov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Boris Tvelov play as White?
As White, Boris Tvelov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Tvelov play as Black?
As Black, Boris Tvelov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Boris Tvelov's FIDE rating?
Boris Tvelov is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,669 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (May 2011).
How many games has Boris Tvelov played?
Our database contains 60 games by Boris Tvelov, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 5 draws, 31 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Tvelov?
60 games by Boris Tvelov 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.