Prepare against Borko Lajthajm
GM · Serbia · World #5,813 classical · FIDE ID 916358
Our database contains 1,656 games by Borko Lajthajm, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Borko Lajthajm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borko Lajthajm 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 | 2,252 | 2,539 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,550 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,520 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,656 | 588 | 757 | 311 | 35.5% |
| As White | 847 | 316 | 387 | 144 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 809 | 272 | 370 | 167 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borko Lajthajm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borko Lajthajm's side.
First moves as White (847 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 545 | 64.3% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 201 | 23.7% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 58 | 6.8% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 5.1% | 65.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lajthajm usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lajthajm usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Lajthajm usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lajthajm usually continues c3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lajthajm usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lajthajm usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 126 | 37.1% | 52.0% |
| c5 | 124 | 36.5% | 63.7% |
| d6 | 35 | 10.3% | 62.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 6.8% | 71.7% |
| e6 | 19 | 5.6% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 242 | 75.6% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 61 | 19.1% | 49.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.2% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Borko Lajthajm's chess games
All 1,656 games by Borko Lajthajm 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: 588 wins, 757 draws, 311 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 64 | 27/29/8 | 42.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 60 | 26/22/12 | 43.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 53 | 19/28/6 | 35.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 52 | 29/17/6 | 55.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 18/18/4 | 45.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 16/15/6 | 43.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 11/22/3 | 30.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 36 | 15/18/3 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 29 | 5/19/5 | 17.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 81 | 45/22/14 | 55.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 68 | 24/37/7 | 35.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 49 | 11/27/11 | 22.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 41 | 7/27/7 | 17.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 15/12/5 | 46.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 28 | 5/18/5 | 17.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 12/9/2 | 52.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,618 | Belgrade Vucicevic Memorial | E15 |
| Feb 2006 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,615 | ch-SCG 2nd | E90 |
| Sep 2014 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,610 | chT-MNT | A32 |
| Sep 2007 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,605 | chT-MNT | E62 |
| Dec 2020 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,604 | ch-SRB 14th | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 97 | 57 | 2,480 |
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 91 | 41 | 2,450 |
| ch-Serbia | 2006 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,465 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 36 | 23 | 2,456 |
| chT-YUG | 2001 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2009 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,521 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2023 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,478 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 22 | 17 | 2,528 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sinisa Drazic (28 games) · Miodrag R Savic (28 games) · Branko Damljanovic (22 games) · Dejan Pikula (17 games) · Nikola Sedlak (16 games) · Danilo Milanovic (15 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (13 games) · Ivan Sredojevic (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borko Lajthajm's chess games?
1,656 games by Borko Lajthajm, 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 Borko Lajthajm has played.
What does Borko Lajthajm play on the first move as White?
Across 847 games with White in our database, Borko Lajthajm opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borko Lajthajm answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Borko Lajthajm play as White?
As White, Borko Lajthajm's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (64 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (60 games, 43.3% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 35.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 847 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borko Lajthajm play as Black?
As Black, Borko Lajthajm most often plays: Sicilian (81 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (68 games, 35.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (49 games, 22.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 809 games.
What is Borko Lajthajm's FIDE rating?
Borko Lajthajm is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,539 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Borko Lajthajm played?
Our database contains 1,656 games by Borko Lajthajm, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 588 wins, 757 draws, 311 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borko Lajthajm?
1,656 games by Borko Lajthajm 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.