Prepare against Martin Borriss
IM · DEU · World #1,283 classical · FIDE ID 4611950
Our database contains 429 games by Martin Borriss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Borriss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Borriss 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 | 2,428 | 2,463 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 429 | 150 | 146 | 133 | 35.0% |
| As White | 216 | 86 | 71 | 59 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 213 | 64 | 75 | 74 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Borriss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Borriss's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 97.7% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Borriss usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Borriss usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Borriss usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Borriss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Borriss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 97.7% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 87.8% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.2% | 45.5% |
Martin Borriss's chess games
All 429 games by Martin Borriss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 150 wins, 146 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/10/13 | 39.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 6/12/7 | 24.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 41 | 14/9/18 | 34.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 3/13/8 | 12.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Alexander Graf | 2,646 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | C96 |
| Feb 2006 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,584 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | C90 |
| Nov 1996 | Igor Khenkin | 2,575 | 12th EU-Cup Final | B00 |
| Nov 1993 | Joerg Hickl | 2,570 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | B06 |
| Nov 2004 | Tomi Nyback | 2,554 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 15 | 8 | 2,495 |
| Bundesliga 1997-98 | 1998 | 15 | 7 | 2,339 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 14 | 8 | 2,491 |
| Bundesliga 2003-04 | 2004 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,462 |
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,453 |
| Bundesliga 2006-07 | 2007 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Borriss's chess games?
429 games by Martin Borriss, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Borriss has played.
What does Martin Borriss play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Martin Borriss opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Borriss answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Martin Borriss play as White?
As White, Martin Borriss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Borriss play as Black?
As Black, Martin Borriss most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 34.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Martin Borriss's FIDE rating?
Martin Borriss is currently rated 2,428 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Martin Borriss played?
Our database contains 429 games by Martin Borriss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 146 draws, 133 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Borriss?
429 games by Martin Borriss 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.