Prepare against Laurenz Borrmann
IM · Austria · World #1,293 classical · FIDE ID 312187930
When preparing against Laurenz Borrmann, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 642 games by Laurenz Borrmann, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Laurenz Borrmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurenz Borrmann 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 | 2,426 | 2,427 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,365 | 2,365 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,455 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 642 | 312 | 126 | 204 | 48.6% |
| As White | 313 | 164 | 59 | 90 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 329 | 148 | 67 | 114 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurenz Borrmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurenz Borrmann's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 46.0% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 104 | 33.2% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 16.3% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.8% | 87.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Borrmann usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Borrmann usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Borrmann usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 64.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Borrmann usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Borrmann usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Borrmann usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 37.3% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 53 | 31.4% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 47 | 27.8% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 75.8% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 12.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 9.5% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Laurenz Borrmann's chess games
All 642 games by Laurenz Borrmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 312 wins, 126 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Axel Bachmann | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Mar 2023 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| May 2026 | Viktor Erdos | 2,551 | TCh-AUT Rapid 2026 | B51 |
| Jul 2025 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,547 | ch-AUT | D45 |
| Jul 2024 | Titas Stremavicius | 2,538 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 127 | 67 | 2,272 |
| ch-AUT | 2025 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,307 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 21 | 14 | 2,322 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,380 |
| Ceske Budejovice GM B | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-EU U16 Rapid | 2023 | 17 | 13 | 2,270 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2025 | 15 | 9 | 2,338 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter Balint (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurenz Borrmann's chess games?
642 games by Laurenz Borrmann, from Oct 2018 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 Laurenz Borrmann has played.
What does Laurenz Borrmann play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Laurenz Borrmann opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurenz Borrmann answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Laurenz Borrmann play as White?
As White, Laurenz Borrmann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurenz Borrmann play as Black?
As Black, Laurenz Borrmann most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 329 games.
What is Laurenz Borrmann's FIDE rating?
Laurenz Borrmann is currently rated 2,426 in classical chess, 2,365 in rapid and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Laurenz Borrmann played?
Our database contains 642 games by Laurenz Borrmann, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 312 wins, 126 draws, 204 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurenz Borrmann?
642 games by Laurenz Borrmann 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.