Prepare against Tihomir Borovnica
DNK · World #10,814 classical · FIDE ID 1434888
When preparing against Tihomir Borovnica, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 42 games by Tihomir Borovnica, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tihomir Borovnica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tihomir Borovnica 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 | 2,157 | 2,280 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,160 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,276 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 35.7% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tihomir Borovnica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tihomir Borovnica's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 80.0% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Borovnica usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Borovnica usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Borovnica usually continues g4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Borovnica usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Borovnica usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Borovnica usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Tihomir Borovnica's chess games
All 42 games by Tihomir Borovnica in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D29 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D75 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Jakob Vang Glud | 2,514 | ch-DEN rapid | E05 |
| Nov 2018 | Nikolaj Borge | 2,385 | chT-DEN 1819 57th | C01 |
| Mar 2019 | Philip Lindgren | 2,379 | chT-DEN 1819 57th | D53 |
| Nov 2000 | David Bekker-Jensen | 2,320 | chT-DEN 0001 | D36 |
| Sep 2016 | Frank Schwarz | 2,248 | ch-DEN rapid | D29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Calvia Amateur Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-DEN 1819 57th | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 2,191 |
| chT-DEN 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,116 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,174 |
| ch-DEN rapid | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,366 |
| 15th Calvia Amateur Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,038 |
| chT-DEN 2122 Gr2 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2,478 |
| chT-DEN 0001 Playoff | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tihomir Borovnica's chess games?
42 games by Tihomir Borovnica, from May 2011 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 Tihomir Borovnica has played.
What does Tihomir Borovnica play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Tihomir Borovnica opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tihomir Borovnica answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Tihomir Borovnica play as White?
As White, Tihomir Borovnica's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tihomir Borovnica play as Black?
As Black, Tihomir Borovnica most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Tihomir Borovnica's FIDE rating?
Tihomir Borovnica is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Tihomir Borovnica played?
Our database contains 42 games by Tihomir Borovnica, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tihomir Borovnica?
42 games by Tihomir Borovnica 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.