Prepare against Marek Borys
Poland · World #143,689 classical · FIDE ID 21884366
When preparing against Marek Borys, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 109 games by Marek Borys, covering Dec 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marek Borys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Borys 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 | 1,615 | 1,641 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,566 | 1,623 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 33.0% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Borys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Borys's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 65.4% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 25.0% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Borys usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Borys usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Borys usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Borys usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Borys usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Borys usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 19.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Marek Borys's chess games
All 109 games by Marek Borys in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Nov 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: 36 wins, 35 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Alicja Sloniewska | 1,755 | 237th Warsaw YMCA Autumn B | B18 |
| Jul 2019 | Kamil Kuznik | 1,596 | 218th Warsaw YMCA Summer B | B80 |
| May 2023 | Marcin Jaroszuk | 1,545 | 273rd Warsaw YMCA Spring A | A02 |
| May 2017 | Hanna Bartczak | 1,505 | 185th Warsaw YMCA Spring-C | E11 |
| May 2017 | Janusz Kwiek | 1,466 | 185th Warsaw YMCA Spring-C | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185th Warsaw YMCA Spring-C | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 1,515 |
| 222nd Warsaw YMCA Autumn-C | 2019 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,309 |
| 201st Warsaw YMCA Spring D | 2018 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,373 |
| 273rd Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,385 |
| 178th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-E | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 1,352 |
| 245th Warsaw YMCA Summer B | 2021 | 10 | 2 | 1,321 |
| 188th Warsaw YMCA Summer B | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,333 |
| 182nd Warsaw YMCA Winter-D | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Borys's chess games?
109 games by Marek Borys, from Dec 2016 to Nov 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 Marek Borys has played.
What does Marek Borys play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Marek Borys opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Borys answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Marek Borys play as White?
As White, Marek Borys's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Borys play as Black?
As Black, Marek Borys most often plays: Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Marek Borys's FIDE rating?
Marek Borys is currently rated 1,615 in classical chess, 1,566 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,641 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Marek Borys played?
Our database contains 109 games by Marek Borys, covering Dec 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 35 draws, 38 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Borys?
109 games by Marek Borys 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.