Prepare against Marcell Borhy
IM · Hungary · World #2,921 classical · FIDE ID 770787
Our database contains 664 games by Marcell Borhy, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcell Borhy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcell Borhy 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 | 2,341 | 2,419 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,326 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,382 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 664 | 237 | 290 | 137 | 35.7% |
| As White | 317 | 123 | 152 | 42 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 347 | 114 | 138 | 95 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcell Borhy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcell Borhy's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 50.8% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 101 | 31.9% | 66.8% |
| c4 | 43 | 13.6% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Borhy usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Borhy usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Borhy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Borhy usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Borhy usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Borhy usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 75.1% | 53.9% |
| d6 | 28 | 16.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 5.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 69 | 69.0% | 58.0% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 22.0% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 8.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Marcell Borhy's chess games
All 664 games by Marcell Borhy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 237 wins, 290 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 71 | 21/42/8 | 29.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 47 | 19/19/9 | 40.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 36 | 21/11/4 | 58.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 1/11/1 | 7.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 30 | 10/9/11 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 7/15/5 | 25.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Baadur Jobava | 2,603 | EU-Cup Online Gr-G | D16 |
| Apr 2019 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,598 | Budapest Spring Open | D11 |
| Apr 2019 | Boris Savchenko | 2,575 | Budapest Spring Open | A40 |
| Jul 2021 | Gergely Aczel | 2,560 | ch-HUN Rapid | D26 |
| Sep 2020 | Gergely Kantor | 2,530 | Balatonlelle Benko Memorial GM | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 29 | 19 | 2,217 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 2,282 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 16 | 8 | 2,153 |
| 29th chT1B-CRO | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 2,315 |
| 7th Budapest Vezerkepzo IM | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,398 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcell Borhy's chess games?
664 games by Marcell Borhy, from Aug 2012 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 Marcell Borhy has played.
What does Marcell Borhy play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Marcell Borhy opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcell Borhy answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcell Borhy play as White?
As White, Marcell Borhy's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (71 games, 29.6% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcell Borhy play as Black?
As Black, Marcell Borhy most often plays: Réti Opening (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 48.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 347 games.
What is Marcell Borhy's FIDE rating?
Marcell Borhy is currently rated 2,341 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Marcell Borhy played?
Our database contains 664 games by Marcell Borhy, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 290 draws, 137 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcell Borhy?
664 games by Marcell Borhy 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.