Prepare against Iulian Borisov
Spain · World #18,888 classical · FIDE ID 22240667
When preparing against Iulian Borisov, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 33 games by Iulian Borisov, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Iulian Borisov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulian Borisov 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 | 2,068 | 2,090 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,050 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,050 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 48.5% |
| As White | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 70.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 335 rated games against 295 different opponents, across 69 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 252 | 117 | 52 | 83 | 46.4% | 1,989 | 2,033 | 14 |
| Rapid | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 56.5% | 1,767 | 1,858 | 7 |
| Blitz | 60 | 36 | 5 | 19 | 60.0% | 1,853 | 1,956 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 117 | 31 | 29 | 57 | 26.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 187 | 118 | 26 | 43 | 63.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 44 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1,957 | 1,935 |
| 2025 | 53 | 32 | 8 | 13 | 1,949 | 2,092 |
| 2024 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 1,917 | 1,943 |
| 2023 | 53 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 1,870 | 1,933 |
| 2022 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1,854 | 2,094 |
| 2021 | 34 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 1,895 | 1,920 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,920 | 1,920 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1,992 | 2,312 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,061 | 1,973 |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2,034 | 1,934 |
| 2016 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1,933 | 2,003 |
| 2015 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1,911 | 1,911 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2,141 | 2,061 |
| 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,095 | 2,045 |
| 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2,002 | 2,242 |
| 2011 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1,992 | 2,179 |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2,182 | 2,049 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2,141 | 1,941 |
| 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,874 | 1,874 |
| 2007 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,993 | 1,993 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulian Borisov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulian Borisov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 79.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 79.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Borisov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Borisov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Borisov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Borisov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Borisov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Borisov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Iulian Borisov's chess games
All 33 games by Iulian Borisov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Oct 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, 9 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Vladimir Chernikov | 2,254 | X Open Ciutat de Sueca | C41 |
| Jan 2009 | Javier Castellote Lillo | 2,149 | Valencia Autonomico Norte A | C77 |
| Aug 2011 | Bernardo Aparisi Arnandis | 2,040 | Mislata Open B 45th | D48 |
| Aug 2011 | Jose Folch Zaragoza | 1,954 | Mislata Open B 45th | C77 |
| Aug 2026 | Angel De Pablos Vicente | 1,890 | X Open Ciutat de Sueca | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Sueca Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,987 |
| X Open Ciutat de Sueca | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| Mislata Open B 45th | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,143 |
| Valencia Autonomico Norte A | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,996 |
| 8th Sueca Open | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,961 |
| Valencia Cuna Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,080 |
| 3rd Monteolivete Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulian Borisov's chess games?
33 games by Iulian Borisov, from Jul 2009 to Oct 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 Iulian Borisov has played.
What does Iulian Borisov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Iulian Borisov opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulian Borisov answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...b5 (17% of games).
What openings does Iulian Borisov play as White?
As White, Iulian Borisov's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulian Borisov play as Black?
As Black, Iulian Borisov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Iulian Borisov's FIDE rating?
Iulian Borisov is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Iulian Borisov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Iulian Borisov, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulian Borisov?
33 games by Iulian Borisov 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.