Prepare against Borna Franc
FM · HRV · World #5,027 classical · FIDE ID 14555948
When preparing against Borna Franc, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 377 games by Borna Franc, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Borna Franc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borna Franc 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 | 2,273 | 2,318 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,255 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,399 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 165 | 103 | 109 | 43.8% |
| As White | 185 | 90 | 52 | 43 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 192 | 75 | 51 | 66 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borna Franc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borna Franc's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 91.9% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.8% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Franc usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Franc usually continues Nf3 (72.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Franc usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Franc usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Franc usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 89.4% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 80.3% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Borna Franc's chess games
All 377 games by Borna Franc in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 165 wins, 103 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 35 | 20/5/10 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 26 | 15/8/3 | 57.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,638 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Nov 2024 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | E65 |
| Nov 2024 | Kayden Troff | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Dec 2023 | Luka Draskovic | 2,481 | ch-EU Blitz | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 105 | 57.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2020 | 18 | 13 | 1,762 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 1,820 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,373 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-CRO U11 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borna Franc's chess games?
377 games by Borna Franc, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Franc has played.
What does Borna Franc play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Borna Franc opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borna Franc answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Borna Franc play as White?
As White, Borna Franc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borna Franc play as Black?
As Black, Borna Franc most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Borna Franc's FIDE rating?
Borna Franc is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Borna Franc played?
Our database contains 377 games by Borna Franc, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 103 draws, 109 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borna Franc?
377 games by Borna Franc 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.