Prepare against Leonid Borozdin
Russia · World #69,593 classical · FIDE ID 34486453
When preparing against Leonid Borozdin, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 40 games by Leonid Borozdin, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Borozdin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Borozdin 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 | 1,823 | 1,908 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,891 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,964 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 32.5% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Borozdin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Borozdin's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 73.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Borozdin usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Borozdin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Borozdin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Borozdin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Borozdin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Leonid Borozdin's chess games
All 40 games by Leonid Borozdin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Mariya Bruyatskaya | 2,122 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | B44 |
| Aug 2024 | Daniil A. Pogorelov | 1,905 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B80 |
| Oct 2023 | Anna Lezina | 1,813 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | D85 |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander S. Shevchenko | 1,738 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | B47 |
| Oct 2023 | Maksim Petrov | 1,730 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 1,667 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,559 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Borozdin's chess games?
40 games by Leonid Borozdin, from Aug 2019 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 Leonid Borozdin has played.
What does Leonid Borozdin play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Leonid Borozdin opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Borozdin answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Leonid Borozdin play as White?
As White, Leonid Borozdin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Borozdin play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Borozdin most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Leonid Borozdin's FIDE rating?
Leonid Borozdin is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Leonid Borozdin played?
Our database contains 40 games by Leonid Borozdin, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Borozdin?
40 games by Leonid Borozdin 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.