Prepare against Borna Derakhshani
FM · United Kingdom · World #2,963 classical · FIDE ID 12518450
When preparing against Borna Derakhshani, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 757 games by Borna Derakhshani, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Borna Derakhshani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borna Derakhshani 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 | 2,340 | 2,400 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,286 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,312 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 757 | 304 | 204 | 249 | 40.2% |
| As White | 381 | 173 | 102 | 106 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 376 | 131 | 102 | 143 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borna Derakhshani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borna Derakhshani's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 50.7% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 119 | 31.2% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| a4 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Derakhshani usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Derakhshani usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Derakhshani usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Derakhshani usually continues Bf4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Derakhshani usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Derakhshani usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 72 | 43.9% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 52 | 31.7% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 24 | 14.6% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 69.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 27 | 22.0% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Borna Derakhshani's chess games
All 757 games by Borna Derakhshani in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 304 wins, 204 draws, 249 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 69 | 39/15/15 | 56.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 10/6/13 | 34.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,676 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Mar 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,663 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Apr 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | C16 |
| Oct 2023 | V Pranav | 2,579 | 38th EU-Cup | B11 |
| Mar 2021 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,554 | Titled Tue | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 113 | 63.5 | 2,376 |
| Wch U08 | 2010 | 35 | 14 | 1,602 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,279 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2016 | 12 | 5 | 2,240 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,401 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,796 |
| Novi Sad Sajam IM | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,179 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthew J Wadsworth (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borna Derakhshani's chess games?
757 games by Borna Derakhshani, from Mar 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 Borna Derakhshani has played.
What does Borna Derakhshani play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Borna Derakhshani opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borna Derakhshani answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Borna Derakhshani play as White?
As White, Borna Derakhshani's most-played openings in our database are: London System (69 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 381 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borna Derakhshani play as Black?
As Black, Borna Derakhshani most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 376 games.
What is Borna Derakhshani's FIDE rating?
Borna Derakhshani is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Borna Derakhshani played?
Our database contains 757 games by Borna Derakhshani, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 304 wins, 204 draws, 249 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borna Derakhshani?
757 games by Borna Derakhshani 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.