Prepare against Giulio Borgo
IM · Italy · World #4,604 classical · FIDE ID 800180
When preparing against Giulio Borgo, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,344 games by Giulio Borgo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Giulio Borgo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giulio Borgo 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 | 2,284 | 2,453 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,429 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,376 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,344 | 530 | 434 | 380 | 39.4% |
| As White | 674 | 275 | 233 | 166 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 670 | 255 | 201 | 214 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giulio Borgo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giulio Borgo's side.
First moves as White (674 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 457 | 67.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 18.1% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 73 | 10.8% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 20 | 3.0% | 47.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Borgo usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Borgo usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Borgo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Borgo usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Borgo usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Borgo usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 52.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 52 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 45 | 15.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 25 | 8.3% | 62.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.3% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 154 | 68.1% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 63 | 27.9% | 39.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Giulio Borgo's chess games
All 1,344 games by Giulio Borgo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 530 wins, 434 draws, 380 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 112 | 42/37/33 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 52 | 22/20/10 | 42.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 21/12/6 | 53.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 105 | 44/23/38 | 41.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 66 | 24/18/24 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 14/6/20 | 35.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 38 | 18/8/12 | 47.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 4/14/17 | 11.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 10/9/12 | 32.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31 | 13/11/7 | 41.9% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,590 | 7th Verona Open | B40 |
| Dec 2010 | Alberto David | 2,587 | 31st Milan Crespi Open A | B07 |
| Feb 2001 | Mladen Palac | 2,580 | 9th Valle d'Aosta Open | B85 |
| Apr 1998 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,550 | Cutro 04th | D46 |
| Jul 2002 | Miso Cebalo | 2,548 | Milan Pentium4 2nd | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,445 |
| Formia Open | 1995 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2015 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,396 |
| Marostica Open | 1997 | 16 | 12 | 2,543 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2000 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,406 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,447 |
| 8th Porto San Giorgio Open | 1996 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,507 |
| ch-ITA 49th | 1989 | 13 | 7 | 2,359 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (30 games) · Sinisa Drazic (12 games) · Milan Drasko (10 games) · Fabrizio Bellia (10 games) · Sabino Brunello (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giulio Borgo's chess games?
1,344 games by Giulio Borgo, from Apr 2003 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 Giulio Borgo has played.
What does Giulio Borgo play on the first move as White?
Across 674 games with White in our database, Giulio Borgo opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giulio Borgo answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Giulio Borgo play as White?
As White, Giulio Borgo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (112 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (52 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 674 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giulio Borgo play as Black?
As Black, Giulio Borgo most often plays: Sicilian (105 games, 41.9% win rate); Slav Defense (66 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 670 games.
What is Giulio Borgo's FIDE rating?
Giulio Borgo is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Giulio Borgo played?
Our database contains 1,344 games by Giulio Borgo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 530 wins, 434 draws, 380 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giulio Borgo?
1,344 games by Giulio Borgo 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.