Prepare against Benjamin Faybish
Belgium · World #12,130 classical · FIDE ID 238228
When preparing against Benjamin Faybish, expect 1.Nf3 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Benjamin Faybish, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Faybish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Faybish 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 | 2,139 | 2,154 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,046 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,073 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 29.3% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Faybish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Faybish's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Faybish usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Faybish usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Faybish usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Faybish usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Faybish usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Faybish's chess games
All 41 games by Benjamin Faybish in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Tyani De Rycke | 2,096 | ch-BEL U20 | E60 |
| May 2024 | Samuel Yoro | 1,979 | ch-BEL U20 | A46 |
| May 2024 | Lucien Fiorini | 1,689 | ch-BEL U20 | B36 |
| Apr 2017 | Beere Rits | 1,419 | ch-BEL U14 | A15 |
| Apr 2014 | Henri Lacheron | 1,153 | ch-BEL U10 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U08 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,546 |
| ch-BEL U10 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,389 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 2,102 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,438 |
| ch-NED U10 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,056 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,922 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Faybish's chess games?
41 games by Benjamin Faybish, from Sep 2012 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 Benjamin Faybish has played.
What does Benjamin Faybish play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Benjamin Faybish opens with 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Faybish answers 1...b6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Faybish play as White?
As White, Benjamin Faybish's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Faybish play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Faybish most often plays: Owen Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Benjamin Faybish's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Faybish is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Faybish played?
Our database contains 41 games by Benjamin Faybish, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Faybish?
41 games by Benjamin Faybish 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.