Prepare against Daniel Borger
Brazil · World #82,810 classical · FIDE ID 22704906
When preparing against Daniel Borger, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Daniel Borger, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Borger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Borger 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 | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,880 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,747 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 62 | 14 | 59 | 45.9% |
| As White | 66 | 34 | 6 | 26 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 69 | 28 | 8 | 33 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Borger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Borger's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Borger usually continues Nc3 (37.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Borger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Borger usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 60.5% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Daniel Borger's chess games
All 135 games by Daniel Borger in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 62 wins, 14 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Joao Carlos Dianda | 2,117 | 8th Florianopolis Open | C06 |
| Feb 2023 | Vivian Heinrichs | 1,945 | 30th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | B30 |
| Oct 2016 | Joao Batista Dias | 1,893 | 10th Sao Paulo Schutt Cup | A00 |
| Jul 2019 | Luan Araujo De Paula | 1,888 | 2nd Jacarei Open | B13 |
| Sep 2017 | Leonardo F Pereira De Souza | 1,837 | 14th Sao Paulo Schutt Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo Karman Cup | 2019 | 12 | 5 | 1,504 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| 27th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,585 |
| Sao Paulo Schutt Cup | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,501 |
| 23rd Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
| 30th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
| 8th Sao Paulo Gansl Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,481 |
| 24th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Borger's chess games?
135 games by Daniel Borger, from Feb 2016 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 Daniel Borger has played.
What does Daniel Borger play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Daniel Borger opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Borger answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Borger play as White?
As White, Daniel Borger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Borger play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Borger most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Daniel Borger's FIDE rating?
Daniel Borger is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Borger played?
Our database contains 135 games by Daniel Borger, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 14 draws, 59 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Borger?
135 games by Daniel Borger 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.