Prepare against Frans Borm
IM · NLD · World #10,346 classical · FIDE ID 1000225
Our database contains 184 games by Frans Borm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frans Borm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frans Borm 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 | 2,164 | 2,400 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 65 | 56 | 63 | 35.3% |
| As White | 91 | 38 | 25 | 28 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 93 | 27 | 31 | 35 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frans Borm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frans Borm's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 90.1% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.4% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Borm usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Borm usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Borm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Borm usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Borm usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Borm usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 67.6% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 65.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Frans Borm's chess games
All 184 games by Frans Borm 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: 65 wins, 56 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1980 | Oscar Panno | 2,540 | IBM-20 Grootmeestergroep | B85 |
| Jul 1985 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,515 | OHRA Open | B84 |
| Jul 1985 | Ian Rogers | 2,510 | OHRA Open | A55 |
| Jul 1982 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,505 | Amsterdam Open | D00 |
| Jul 1983 | Jacob Murey | 2,500 | OHRA GM Open | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM-18 Grootmeestergroep B | 1978 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,425 |
| Roosendaal | 1983 | 11 | 7 | 2,488 |
| Eerbeek Henspapier | 1978 | 11 | 4 | 2,287 |
| OHRA GM Open | 1983 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,449 |
| ch-NED 30 | 1975 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| IBM-20 Grootmeestergroep | 1980 | 11 | 5 | 2,425 |
| Amsterdam Open | 1982 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,495 |
| OHRA Open | 1985 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frans Borm's chess games?
184 games by Frans Borm, 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 Frans Borm has played.
What does Frans Borm play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Frans Borm opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frans Borm answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Frans Borm play as White?
As White, Frans Borm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frans Borm play as Black?
As Black, Frans Borm most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Frans Borm's FIDE rating?
Frans Borm is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Frans Borm played?
Our database contains 184 games by Frans Borm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 56 draws, 63 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frans Borm?
184 games by Frans Borm 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.