Prepare against Milan Borkovec
Czechia · World #9,307 classical · FIDE ID 307610
When preparing against Milan Borkovec, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 589 games by Milan Borkovec, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milan Borkovec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Borkovec 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 | 2,181 | 2,281 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,188 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,200 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 589 | 197 | 201 | 191 | 33.4% |
| As White | 283 | 110 | 92 | 81 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 306 | 87 | 109 | 110 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Borkovec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Borkovec's side.
First moves as White (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 93.3% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 6.0% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Borkovec usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Borkovec usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Borkovec usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Borkovec usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Borkovec usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Borkovec usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 119 | 83.2% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 12.6% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 85.0% | 41.8% |
| f5 | 14 | 13.1% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Milan Borkovec's chess games
All 589 games by Milan Borkovec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 197 wins, 201 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 43 | 15/11/17 | 34.9% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 10/9/17 | 27.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 8/8/16 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Sundar M Shyam | 2,505 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | B53 |
| Aug 2010 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,486 | Tabor Open | E94 |
| Jan 2001 | Radoslav Dolezal | 2,390 | Prague AKO Open | C90 |
| Jan 2001 | Martin Kubala | 2,330 | Prague AKO Open | A80 |
| Dec 2013 | Jiri Tuma | 2,326 | chT2C-CZE 1314 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 65 | 42.5 | 2,250 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 56 | 28.5 | 2,180 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 1,965 |
| Piestany Pressburg Open | 2007 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,222 |
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Borkovec's chess games?
589 games by Milan Borkovec, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Milan Borkovec has played.
What does Milan Borkovec play on the first move as White?
Across 283 games with White in our database, Milan Borkovec opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Borkovec answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Milan Borkovec play as White?
As White, Milan Borkovec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Borkovec play as Black?
As Black, Milan Borkovec most often plays: Benoni Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 306 games.
What is Milan Borkovec's FIDE rating?
Milan Borkovec is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Milan Borkovec played?
Our database contains 589 games by Milan Borkovec, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 201 draws, 191 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Borkovec?
589 games by Milan Borkovec 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.