Prepare against Niels Borne
FM · France · World #17,851 classical · FIDE ID 602876
Our database contains 159 games by Niels Borne, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niels Borne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Borne 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 | 2,076 | 2,346 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,253 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,253 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 49 | 58 | 52 | 30.8% |
| As White | 76 | 31 | 23 | 22 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 18 | 35 | 30 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Borne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Borne's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 93.4% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Borne usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Borne usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Borne usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Borne usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Borne usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Borne usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 67.5% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 13 | 32.5% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 33.9% |
Niels Borne's chess games
All 159 games by Niels Borne 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: 49 wins, 58 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Christian Bauer | 2,528 | chT-FRA | E10 |
| Jan 1995 | Mikhail M Ivanov | 2,450 | Cannes Open | E70 |
| Jan 1994 | Pal Kiss | 2,445 | Eger | E11 |
| Jan 1993 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,435 | Bagneux | A34 |
| Jan 1994 | Gyula Feher | 2,410 | Eger | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 29 | 14 | 2,326 |
| Bagneux | 1999 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,350 |
| Cannes Open | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-FRA 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,311 |
| Eger | 1994 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,525 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Borne's chess games?
159 games by Niels Borne, 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 Niels Borne has played.
What does Niels Borne play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Niels Borne opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Borne answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niels Borne play as White?
As White, Niels Borne's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Borne play as Black?
As Black, Niels Borne most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Niels Borne's FIDE rating?
Niels Borne is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Niels Borne played?
Our database contains 159 games by Niels Borne, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 58 draws, 52 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Borne?
159 games by Niels Borne 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.