Prepare against Borislava Borisova
WIM · Sweden · World #47,906 classical · FIDE ID 1701657
When preparing against Borislava Borisova, expect 1.Nf3 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 271 games by Borislava Borisova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Borislava Borisova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borislava Borisova 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 | 1,901 | 2,163 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,994 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 96 | 81 | 94 | 35.4% |
| As White | 137 | 57 | 42 | 38 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 134 | 39 | 39 | 56 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borislava Borisova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borislava Borisova's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 123 | 89.8% | 58.1% |
| f4 | 6 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Borisova usually continues g3 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Borisova usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Borisova usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Borisova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Borisova usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …b5 (17% of these games) — Borisova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 76 | 92.7% | 40.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 83.8% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Borislava Borisova's chess games
All 271 games by Borislava Borisova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 96 wins, 81 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 28/15/11 | 51.9% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A29 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Tatiana Grabuzova | 2,362 | 08th EU-Cup w | A01 |
| Jan 1993 | Attila Meszaros | 2,350 | 12th Zalakaros Open | A37 |
| Sep 1979 | Nana Alexandria | 2,340 | Interzonal w-B 04th | A07 |
| Jan 1978 | Alexandra Van der Mije Nicolau | 2,270 | Olympiad Women-08 Final B | C06 |
| Dec 1994 | Monika Socko | 2,265 | Olympiad Women-31 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interzonal w-B 04th | 1979 | 16 | 8 | 2,185 |
| Olympiad Women-10 | 1982 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
| 10th Halle w | 1976 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
| Timisoara w | 1975 | 13 | 8 | – |
| 30th Olympiad w | 1992 | 12 | 8 | 2,242 |
| Olympiad Women-31 | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,209 |
| ch-FRG int w 02nd | 1979 | 11 | 8 | 2,349 |
| Sofia w | 1967 | 11 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borislava Borisova's chess games?
271 games by Borislava Borisova, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Borislava Borisova has played.
What does Borislava Borisova play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Borislava Borisova opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borislava Borisova answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Borislava Borisova play as White?
As White, Borislava Borisova's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (54 games, 51.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borislava Borisova play as Black?
As Black, Borislava Borisova most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Borislava Borisova's FIDE rating?
Borislava Borisova is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Borislava Borisova played?
Our database contains 271 games by Borislava Borisova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 81 draws, 94 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borislava Borisova?
271 games by Borislava Borisova 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.