Prepare against Herbert Bornand
CHE · World #71,577 classical · FIDE ID 1313207
When preparing against Herbert Bornand, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 57 games by Herbert Bornand, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Bornand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Bornand 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 | 1,816 | 2,000 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,888 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,966 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 16 | 10 | 31 | 28.1% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Bornand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Bornand's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Bornand usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bornand usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bornand usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
Herbert Bornand's chess games
All 57 games by Herbert Bornand in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Matthias Kiese | 2,227 | Stein am Rhein Open 1st | D01 |
| Nov 2012 | Hans Dekan | 2,169 | 22nd Wch Seniors | C10 |
| Nov 2013 | William G. Doubleday | 2,037 | 23rd Wch Seniors | D45 |
| Nov 2012 | Eero Patola | 1,949 | 22nd Wch Seniors | A17 |
| Apr 2016 | Panag Anairousis | 1,937 | Athens Smaok U1900 Open 35th | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,931 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 1st Adelboden Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| Athens Smaok U1900 Open 35th | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,948 |
| 18th Heraklion Open | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,808 |
| ch-SUI Seniors | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,667 |
| Stein am Rhein Open 1st | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 2,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Bornand's chess games?
57 games by Herbert Bornand, from Dec 2012 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 Herbert Bornand has played.
What does Herbert Bornand play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Herbert Bornand opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Bornand answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Herbert Bornand play as White?
As White, Herbert Bornand's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Bornand play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Bornand most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Herbert Bornand's FIDE rating?
Herbert Bornand is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Herbert Bornand played?
Our database contains 57 games by Herbert Bornand, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Bornand?
57 games by Herbert Bornand 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.