Prepare against Efim Fainkihen
Ukraine · World #24,191 classical · FIDE ID 14123363
Our database contains 79 games by Efim Fainkihen, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Efim Fainkihen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efim Fainkihen 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 | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,079 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,990 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 29 | 12 | 38 | 36.7% |
| As White | 43 | 17 | 7 | 19 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efim Fainkihen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efim Fainkihen's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 46.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 25.6% | 13.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Fainkihen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fainkihen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Fainkihen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 13.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Fainkihen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Fainkihen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Fainkihen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Efim Fainkihen's chess games
All 79 games by Efim Fainkihen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 29 wins, 12 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Maxim Polyakov | 2,362 | Kiev Spring Open | B45 |
| Mar 2024 | Olev Schuls | 2,205 | Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | B15 |
| Nov 2025 | V Rudak | 2,128 | The path to mastery | C46 |
| Jul 2008 | Vsevolod Shtefyrtsa | 2,066 | Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn Open | A26 |
| Nov 2025 | A Sukhov | 2,059 | The path to mastery | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2008 | 27 | 13 | 1,912 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn Open | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| The path to mastery | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,881 |
| Shelest Memorial Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-UKR 91st | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,943 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efim Fainkihen's chess games?
79 games by Efim Fainkihen, from Sep 2009 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 Efim Fainkihen has played.
What does Efim Fainkihen play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Efim Fainkihen opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efim Fainkihen answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Efim Fainkihen play as White?
As White, Efim Fainkihen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efim Fainkihen play as Black?
As Black, Efim Fainkihen most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Efim Fainkihen's FIDE rating?
Efim Fainkihen is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Efim Fainkihen played?
Our database contains 79 games by Efim Fainkihen, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 38 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efim Fainkihen?
79 games by Efim Fainkihen 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.