Prepare against Carl Boor
FM · United States · World #5,612 classical · FIDE ID 2017008
Our database contains 627 games by Carl Boor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carl Boor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Boor 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 | 2,257 | 2,350 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,330 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 627 | 267 | 79 | 281 | 42.6% |
| As White | 319 | 158 | 40 | 121 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 308 | 109 | 39 | 160 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Boor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Boor's side.
First moves as White (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 273 | 85.6% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 19 | 6.0% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 6.0% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Boor usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Boor usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Boor usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Boor usually continues c3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Boor usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Boor usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 33.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 44 | 30.3% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 23 | 15.9% | 34.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.9% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.4% | 80.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 58.8% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 24 | 24.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Carl Boor's chess games
All 627 games by Carl Boor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 267 wins, 79 draws, 281 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 52 | 25/6/21 | 48.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 16/6/12 | 47.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 32 | 21/7/4 | 65.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 20 | 14/2/4 | 70.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| A45 | London System | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A17 | Catalan | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,612 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Nov 2018 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,565 | Titled Tue | C58 |
| Jul 2004 | Sergey Kudrin | 2,541 | 32nd World Open | D87 |
| Sep 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,539 | Titled Tue Early | D03 |
| May 2009 | Gildardo Garcia | 2,483 | Chicago Open 18th | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 532 | 268.5 | 2,208 |
| Dayton Masters | 2017 | 18 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Las Vegas Masters | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,191 |
| Mesa Copper State Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,427 |
| 32nd World Open | 2004 | 5 | 4 | 2,662 |
| 38th Cardinal Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,442 |
| ch-USA Qualifier | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,337 |
| Foxwoods Open 08th | 2006 | 5 | 4 | 2,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Boor's chess games?
627 games by Carl Boor, from Apr 2003 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 Carl Boor has played.
What does Carl Boor play on the first move as White?
Across 319 games with White in our database, Carl Boor opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Boor answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Carl Boor play as White?
As White, Carl Boor's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Catalan (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 65.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 319 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Boor play as Black?
As Black, Carl Boor most often plays: Petrov's Defense (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 308 games.
What is Carl Boor's FIDE rating?
Carl Boor is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Carl Boor played?
Our database contains 627 games by Carl Boor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 79 draws, 281 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Boor?
627 games by Carl Boor 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.