Prepare against Safal Bora
GM · United States · World #505 classical · FIDE ID 2066149
Our database contains 327 games by Safal Bora, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Safal Bora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Safal Bora 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 | 2,510 | 2,510 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,389 | 2,405 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,411 | 2,411 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 146 | 99 | 82 | 44.6% |
| As White | 166 | 73 | 61 | 32 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 161 | 73 | 38 | 50 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Safal Bora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Safal Bora's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 99 | 59.6% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 28 | 16.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 25 | 15.1% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Bora usually continues g3 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bora usually continues g3 (58.6% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Bora usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Bora usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bora usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 58.2% | 55.1% |
| e5 | 18 | 26.9% | 69.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 70.7% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 19.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Safal Bora's chess games
All 327 games by Safal Bora in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 146 wins, 99 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 36 | 11/15/10 | 30.6% |
| D74 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Elshan Moradiabadi | 2,629 | Noblesville Snow Memorial | C02 |
| Sep 2022 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,601 | Noblesville Snow Memorial | A03 |
| Oct 2021 | Emilio Cordova | 2,534 | Clayton SPICE Cup Open | E04 |
| Jan 2025 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Dec 2014 | Mackenzie Molner | 2,522 | 24th North American Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 52 | 32.5 | 2,498 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,551 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2015 | 16 | 11 | 2,376 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,121 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,319 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Labor Day GM-A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,503 |
| Charlotte CCCSA GM | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,623 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Safal Bora's chess games?
327 games by Safal Bora, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Safal Bora has played.
What does Safal Bora play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Safal Bora opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Safal Bora answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Safal Bora play as White?
As White, Safal Bora's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Safal Bora play as Black?
As Black, Safal Bora most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Safal Bora's FIDE rating?
Safal Bora is currently rated 2,510 in classical chess, 2,389 in rapid and 2,411 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Safal Bora played?
Our database contains 327 games by Safal Bora, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 99 draws, 82 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Safal Bora?
327 games by Safal Bora 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.