Prepare against Cezary Borowy
Poland · World #22,084 classical · FIDE ID 1183940
Our database contains 254 games by Cezary Borowy, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cezary Borowy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cezary Borowy 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 | 2,040 | 2,066 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 108 | 82 | 64 | 42.5% |
| As White | 130 | 61 | 36 | 33 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 124 | 47 | 46 | 31 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cezary Borowy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cezary Borowy's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 59.2% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 19.2% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.0% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Borowy usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Borowy usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Borowy usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Borowy usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Borowy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Borowy usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 39.6% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 27.1% | 73.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 22.9% | 45.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 38.6% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 27.3% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
Cezary Borowy's chess games
All 254 games by Cezary Borowy in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 108 wins, 82 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Miroslaw Sadowski | 2,148 | 66th ch-Warsaw Open A | A26 |
| Nov 2015 | Maciej Kielar | 2,115 | Warsaw YMCA Autumn Open A 161st | C05 |
| Jul 2025 | Tymoteusz Hury | 2,115 | Najdorf Mem Open A | D55 |
| Nov 2016 | Stanislaw Praczukowski | 2,100 | 174th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | C22 |
| Feb 2018 | Przemyslaw Laszczak | 2,100 | chT-Mazowiec 1718 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw YMCA Autumn Open A 161st | 2015 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,037 |
| 174th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2016 | 13 | 7 | 2,009 |
| 209th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2019 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,951 |
| 167th Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2016 | 12 | 7 | 1,994 |
| 198th Warsaw YMCA Spring-A | 2018 | 12 | 4 | 1,815 |
| 292nd YMCA Autumn A | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,141 |
| 164th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2016 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,145 |
| Warsaw YMCA Spring-A 286th | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cezary Borowy's chess games?
254 games by Cezary Borowy, from May 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 Cezary Borowy has played.
What does Cezary Borowy play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Cezary Borowy opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cezary Borowy answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Cezary Borowy play as White?
As White, Cezary Borowy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cezary Borowy play as Black?
As Black, Cezary Borowy most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Cezary Borowy's FIDE rating?
Cezary Borowy is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Cezary Borowy played?
Our database contains 254 games by Cezary Borowy, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 82 draws, 64 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cezary Borowy?
254 games by Cezary Borowy 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.