Prepare against Edgard Farel
DEU · World #142,277 classical · FIDE ID 1270890
When preparing against Edgard Farel, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 69 games by Edgard Farel, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edgard Farel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgard Farel 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 | 1,614 | 1,723 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,697 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 13 | 24 | 32 | 18.8% |
| As White | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgard Farel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgard Farel's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 39.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 39.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Farel usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Farel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Farel usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Farel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Edgard Farel's chess games
All 69 games by Edgard Farel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Wolfgang Schwerdtfeger | 1,877 | Bielefeld Gr5 | B59 |
| Nov 2016 | Juergen Fritsch | 1,845 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C60 |
| Apr 2024 | Wolfgang Basener | 1,819 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A34 |
| Dec 2017 | Volkhard Peter | 1,801 | 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C30 |
| Dec 2018 | Hans Mahrla | 1,763 | 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,784 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,685 |
| 2nd Lipperland Seniors Open | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| Bielefeld Gr5 | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,728 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,771 |
| 2nd Werther Schloss Open | 1996 | 5 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgard Farel's chess games?
69 games by Edgard Farel, from Dec 2015 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 Edgard Farel has played.
What does Edgard Farel play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Edgard Farel opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgard Farel answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Edgard Farel play as White?
As White, Edgard Farel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgard Farel play as Black?
As Black, Edgard Farel most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Edgard Farel's FIDE rating?
Edgard Farel is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Edgard Farel played?
Our database contains 69 games by Edgard Farel, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgard Farel?
69 games by Edgard Farel 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.