Prepare against Magnus Borissow
United Kingdom · World #25,391 classical · FIDE ID 498084
Our database contains 69 games by Magnus Borissow, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Borissow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Borissow 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 | 2,015 | 2,019 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,970 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,974 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 32 | 16 | 21 | 46.4% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Borissow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Borissow's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 51.4% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 34.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Borissow usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Borissow usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Borissow usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Borissow usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Borissow usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Magnus Borissow's chess games
All 69 games by Magnus Borissow in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Peter J Sowray | 2,135 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | A22 |
| Feb 2026 | Aron Saunders | 2,053 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | C02 |
| Feb 2026 | Savin Dias | 2,028 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | C10 |
| Feb 2026 | Rohan Shiatis | 1,954 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | E94 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Sullivan | 1,949 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,838 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,877 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,073 |
| Leamington Spa 4NCL Open C 28th | 2022 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-ENG Schools Final | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
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Where can I find Magnus Borissow's chess games?
69 games by Magnus Borissow, from Aug 2022 to Aug 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 Magnus Borissow has played.
What does Magnus Borissow play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Magnus Borissow opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Borissow answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Magnus Borissow play as White?
As White, Magnus Borissow's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Borissow play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Borissow most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Magnus Borissow's FIDE rating?
Magnus Borissow is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Magnus Borissow played?
Our database contains 69 games by Magnus Borissow, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Borissow?
69 games by Magnus Borissow 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.