Prepare against Felix Borne
FM · France · World #2,318 classical · FIDE ID 551039915
When preparing against Felix Borne, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Felix Borne, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Felix Borne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Borne 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 | 2,368 | 2,368 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,146 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,986 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 15 | 27 | 40.0% |
| As White | 37 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Borne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Borne's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 48.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 40.5% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 8.1% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Borne usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Borne usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Borne usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Borne usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Borne usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Felix Borne's chess games
All 70 games by Felix Borne in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Sep 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,451 | Reykjavik Open | A04 |
| Apr 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,450 | Reykjavik Open | A07 |
| Apr 2025 | Hilmir Freyr Heimisson | 2,376 | Reykjavik Open | A37 |
| Aug 2026 | Ghislain Maugenest | 2,310 | 99th ch-FRA Accession | A57 |
| Aug 2026 | Mathieu Ternault | 2,281 | 99th ch-FRA Accession | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,358 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,514 |
| 33rd EY Open U14 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,279 |
| 30th ch-EU U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,960 |
| TCh-FRA Top 16 GpB 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,292 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2022 | 3 | 3 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Borne's chess games?
70 games by Felix Borne, from May 2019 to Sep 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 Felix Borne has played.
What does Felix Borne play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Felix Borne opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Borne answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Felix Borne play as White?
As White, Felix Borne's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Borne play as Black?
As Black, Felix Borne most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Felix Borne's FIDE rating?
Felix Borne is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Felix Borne played?
Our database contains 70 games by Felix Borne, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Borne?
70 games by Felix Borne 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.