Prepare against Oleg Boricsev
IM · Hungary · World #11,144 classical · FIDE ID 720500
Our database contains 831 games by Oleg Boricsev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Boricsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Boricsev 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 | 2,152 | 2,419 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,337 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,337 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 831 | 258 | 327 | 246 | 31.0% |
| As White | 418 | 142 | 172 | 104 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 413 | 116 | 155 | 142 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Boricsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Boricsev's side.
First moves as White (418 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 406 | 97.1% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 2.6% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Boricsev usually continues c3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Boricsev usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Boricsev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Boricsev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Boricsev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Boricsev usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 67 | 34.5% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 46 | 23.7% | 51.1% |
| c6 | 35 | 18.0% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 25 | 12.9% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 7.2% | 53.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 61.4% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 28 | 20.0% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 16 | 11.4% | 21.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
Oleg Boricsev's chess games
All 831 games by Oleg Boricsev 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: 258 wins, 327 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 134 | 53/46/35 | 39.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 32 | 4/17/11 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 8/14/7 | 27.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 7/9/0 | 43.8% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 60 | 14/25/21 | 23.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 59 | 16/23/20 | 27.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 30 | 7/10/13 | 23.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 2/5/11 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,608 | Titled Tue | B60 |
| Sep 2003 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,554 | Alushta Osen I | B08 |
| Jun 2004 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,488 | Rabat Open 3rd | B26 |
| Sep 2006 | Igor Shvyrjov | 2,477 | Alushta Autumn1 GM | D05 |
| Nov 2021 | Dominik Horvath | 2,469 | Titled Tue | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger | 1997 | 20 | 12 | 2,382 |
| Alushta Autumn1 GM | 2006 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Alushta Pobeda | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,408 |
| Alushta Osen I | 2003 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,324 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,554 |
| 12th Goodricke Open | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,124 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Boricsev's chess games?
831 games by Oleg Boricsev, 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 Oleg Boricsev has played.
What does Oleg Boricsev play on the first move as White?
Across 418 games with White in our database, Oleg Boricsev opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Boricsev answers 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Oleg Boricsev play as White?
As White, Oleg Boricsev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (134 games, 39.6% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 27.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 418 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Boricsev play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Boricsev most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (60 games, 23.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (59 games, 27.1% win rate); Modern Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 413 games.
What is Oleg Boricsev's FIDE rating?
Oleg Boricsev is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (May 2011).
How many games has Oleg Boricsev played?
Our database contains 831 games by Oleg Boricsev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 327 draws, 246 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Boricsev?
831 games by Oleg Boricsev 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.