Prepare against Borna Pehar
HRV · World #10,640 classical · FIDE ID 14416689
When preparing against Borna Pehar, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Borna Pehar, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Borna Pehar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borna Pehar 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 | 2,160 | 2,183 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,190 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,174 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 73 | 43 | 69 | 39.5% |
| As White | 93 | 39 | 27 | 27 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 34 | 16 | 42 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borna Pehar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borna Pehar's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 97.8% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pehar usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pehar usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Pehar usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pehar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pehar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 68.9% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 31.1% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
Borna Pehar's chess games
All 185 games by Borna Pehar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 73 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Matvii Sobol | 2,445 | 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | C24 |
| Jul 2022 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,435 | 5th Solta Open | C47 |
| Dec 2025 | N MNE Nikolic | 2,262 | Dubrovnik Advent 2025 | B42 |
| Jun 2026 | Drasko Begus | 2,257 | 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | D02 |
| Jan 2024 | Ante Leon Starcevic | 2,209 | 28th Bosnjaci Open | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 1,917 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,166 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,667 |
| 3. šahovski turnir Imota 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 5th Solta Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borna Pehar's chess games?
185 games by Borna Pehar, from Jul 2017 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 Borna Pehar has played.
What does Borna Pehar play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Borna Pehar opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borna Pehar answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Borna Pehar play as White?
As White, Borna Pehar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borna Pehar play as Black?
As Black, Borna Pehar most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Borna Pehar's FIDE rating?
Borna Pehar is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Borna Pehar played?
Our database contains 185 games by Borna Pehar, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borna Pehar?
185 games by Borna Pehar 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.