Prepare against Istvan Borocz
IM · Hungary · World #3,877 classical · FIDE ID 703036
Our database contains 240 games by Istvan Borocz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Borocz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Borocz 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 | 2,306 | 2,398 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,405 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,387 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 78 | 72 | 90 | 32.5% |
| As White | 111 | 42 | 34 | 35 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 129 | 36 | 38 | 55 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Borocz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Borocz's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 81.1% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.5% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Borocz usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Borocz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Borocz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Borocz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Borocz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Borocz usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 47.1% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 26 | 38.2% | 36.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Istvan Borocz's chess games
All 240 games by Istvan Borocz 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: 78 wins, 72 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Robert Ruck | 2,550 | chT-HUN 0304 | B90 |
| Mar 2013 | Jozsef Palkovi | 2,454 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | C00 |
| Aug 2005 | Juri Dovzik | 2,416 | Balaton Cup | B15 |
| Apr 2011 | Imre Fancsy | 2,399 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | B20 |
| Nov 2008 | Adam Popovics | 2,396 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,360 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,448 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,390 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,417 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Borocz's chess games?
240 games by Istvan Borocz, 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 Istvan Borocz has played.
What does Istvan Borocz play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Istvan Borocz opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Borocz answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Istvan Borocz play as White?
As White, Istvan Borocz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Borocz play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Borocz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Istvan Borocz's FIDE rating?
Istvan Borocz is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Istvan Borocz played?
Our database contains 240 games by Istvan Borocz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 72 draws, 90 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Borocz?
240 games by Istvan Borocz 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.