Prepare against Paolo Borino
Italy · World #91,905 classical · FIDE ID 810088
When preparing against Paolo Borino, expect 1.f4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 61 games by Paolo Borino, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Borino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Borino 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 | 1,753 | 2,029 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,925 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,929 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 15 | 4 | 41 | 24.6% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 6.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Borino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Borino's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 24 | 75.0% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 75% of White games, 60.4% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Borino usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Borino usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Borino usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Borino usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Borino usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Borino usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 83.3% | 13.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Paolo Borino's chess games
All 61 games by Paolo Borino in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/2 | 20.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 1/2/12 | 6.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Corrado Ficco | 2,158 | 14th Campobasso Open | B06 |
| Jan 2005 | Pietro Garofalo | 2,095 | Bari Open | A02 |
| Jan 2005 | Francesco Antonio Vespe | 2,045 | Bari Open | C35 |
| Jul 2011 | Carlo Molinari | 1,987 | 18th Campobasso Open | A03 |
| Aug 2011 | Gabriele Di Pietro | 1,840 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciego de Avila | 1996 | 13 | 0 | 1,962 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,932 |
| 3rd Bisaccia Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| Campobasso Open 13th | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 1,892 |
| Bari Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,027 |
| 14th Campobasso Open | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,797 |
| Valenzano Citta di Bari Open | 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1,786 |
| 18th Campobasso Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Borino's chess games?
61 games by Paolo Borino, from Apr 2005 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 Paolo Borino has played.
What does Paolo Borino play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Paolo Borino opens with 1.f4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Borino answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Paolo Borino play as White?
As White, Paolo Borino's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (19 games, 63.2% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Borino play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Borino most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Paolo Borino's FIDE rating?
Paolo Borino is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Paolo Borino played?
Our database contains 61 games by Paolo Borino, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 41 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Borino?
61 games by Paolo Borino 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.