Prepare against Daniel Borner
FM · CHE · World #21,963 classical · FIDE ID 1301659
Our database contains 176 games by Daniel Borner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Borner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Borner 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 | 2,041 | 2,249 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,197 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 46 | 60 | 70 | 26.1% |
| As White | 91 | 25 | 32 | 34 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 85 | 21 | 28 | 36 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Borner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Borner's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 97.8% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Borner usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Borner usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Borner usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Borner usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Borner usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 18.9% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 16.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Borner's chess games
All 176 games by Daniel Borner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 46 wins, 60 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,480 | Geneve Open | B33 |
| Jan 1985 | Vitomir Arapovic | 2,405 | Mendrisio Open | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Martin Pytel | 2,335 | chT-SUI | B44 |
| Jan 1987 | Emmanuel Preissmann | 2,325 | ch-Geneve Open 3rd | C31 |
| Jan 1991 | Stefan Reschke | 2,310 | Biel MTO Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 1997 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,283 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,038 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Seniors | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Hamburg Daehne Memorial U20-02 | 1982 | 9 | 3 | 2,145 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1988 | 8 | 4 | 2,374 |
| 54th Biel HTO | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,935 |
| ch-SUI Seniors 122nd | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Borner's chess games?
176 games by Daniel Borner, from Apr 2003 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 Daniel Borner has played.
What does Daniel Borner play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Daniel Borner opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Borner answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Borner play as White?
As White, Daniel Borner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Borner play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Borner most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Daniel Borner's FIDE rating?
Daniel Borner is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Daniel Borner played?
Our database contains 176 games by Daniel Borner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 60 draws, 70 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Borner?
176 games by Daniel Borner 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.