Prepare against Mats Borg
Sweden · World #45,820 classical · FIDE ID 1716565
Our database contains 31 games by Mats Borg, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mats Borg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mats Borg 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 | 1,910 | 1,972 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45.2% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mats Borg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mats Borg's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 6 | 35.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Borg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Borg usually continues cxd5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Borg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Borg usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Borg usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Borg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Mats Borg's chess games
All 31 games by Mats Borg in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Rolf Bergstrom | 2,315 | Hallstahammar Open | C02 |
| Jan 1994 | Goran Andersson | 2,235 | Stockholm Open 2 | A34 |
| Jan 1997 | Bengt Lindmark | 1,830 | Hallstahammar Open | C11 |
| Sep 2003 | Carl Hedlund | 1,741 | Hallstahammar Open | E12 |
| Jan 1997 | Richard Sandberg | 1,670 | Hallstahammar Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallstahammar Open | 2003 | 14 | 9 | 2,080 |
| ch-SWE Class 2 | 1974 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,198 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,028 |
| Rodeby Open | 2000 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mats Borg's chess games?
31 games by Mats Borg, from May 2014 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 Mats Borg has played.
What does Mats Borg play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mats Borg opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mats Borg answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Mats Borg play as White?
As White, Mats Borg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mats Borg play as Black?
As Black, Mats Borg most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Mats Borg's FIDE rating?
Mats Borg is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Mats Borg played?
Our database contains 31 games by Mats Borg, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mats Borg?
31 games by Mats Borg 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.