Prepare against David Faerber
DEU · World #1,918 classical · FIDE ID 12971294
Our database contains 380 games by David Faerber, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Faerber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Faerber 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 | 2,388 | 2,422 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,285 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,276 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 134 | 170 | 76 | 35.3% |
| As White | 193 | 80 | 77 | 36 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 187 | 54 | 93 | 40 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Faerber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Faerber's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Faerber usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Faerber usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Faerber usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Faerber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Faerber usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Faerber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 45.2% | 63.1% |
| c6 | 42 | 45.2% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 63.0% | 67.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
David Faerber's chess games
All 380 games by David Faerber in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 134 wins, 170 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Michael Coenen | 2,589 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B31 |
| Sep 2025 | G. Petar Arnaudov | 2,416 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | B06 |
| Oct 2022 | Niklas Schmider | 2,407 | chT-GER Lands U20 | A07 |
| Jun 2021 | Sven Telljohann | 2,401 | ch-GER Net Blitz sf | A12 |
| Jun 2021 | Felix Meissner | 2,398 | ch-GER Net Blitz sf | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 44 | 25.5 | 2,191 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2018 | 17 | 12 | 2,320 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2020 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 10 | 1,976 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Faerber's chess games?
380 games by David Faerber, from Jul 2014 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 David Faerber has played.
What does David Faerber play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, David Faerber opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Faerber answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does David Faerber play as White?
As White, David Faerber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Faerber play as Black?
As Black, David Faerber most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is David Faerber's FIDE rating?
David Faerber is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Apr 2024).
How many games has David Faerber played?
Our database contains 380 games by David Faerber, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 170 draws, 76 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Faerber?
380 games by David Faerber 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.