Prepare against Tom Borvander
Sweden · World #22,695 classical · FIDE ID 1707388
Our database contains 165 games by Tom Borvander, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Borvander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Borvander 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 | 2,035 | 2,189 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,141 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,074 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 47 | 45 | 73 | 28.5% |
| As White | 86 | 27 | 24 | 35 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 20 | 21 | 38 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Borvander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Borvander's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 95.3% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Borvander usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Borvander usually continues c4 (43.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Borvander usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Borvander usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Borvander usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 97.0% | 42.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Tom Borvander's chess games
All 165 games by Tom Borvander 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: 47 wins, 45 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Thomas Engqvist | 2,429 | chT-SWE 0506 | D17 |
| Jan 1999 | Luis Couso | 2,423 | chT-SWE 9899 | C48 |
| May 2017 | Ingvar Andreasson | 2,356 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | A56 |
| Feb 2007 | Gary Quillan | 2,354 | Gibraltar Masters | A79 |
| Jan 2004 | Kim Nygren | 2,301 | chT-SWE 0304 | A78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,249 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,162 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Borvander's chess games?
165 games by Tom Borvander, 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 Tom Borvander has played.
What does Tom Borvander play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Tom Borvander opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Borvander answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tom Borvander play as White?
As White, Tom Borvander's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Borvander play as Black?
As Black, Tom Borvander most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Tom Borvander's FIDE rating?
Tom Borvander is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Tom Borvander played?
Our database contains 165 games by Tom Borvander, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 45 draws, 73 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Borvander?
165 games by Tom Borvander 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.