Prepare against Fabian Ferster
Liechtenstein · World #6,240 classical · FIDE ID 4695330
Our database contains 195 games by Fabian Ferster, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Ferster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Ferster 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 | 2,241 | 2,274 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,171 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 64 | 62 | 69 | 32.8% |
| As White | 96 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 29 | 29 | 41 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Ferster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Ferster's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 47.9% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 37 | 38.5% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.4% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 51.1% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ferster usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Ferster usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ferster usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ferster usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ferster usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Ferster usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 28.6% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 44.4% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Fabian Ferster's chess games
All 195 games by Fabian Ferster in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 64 wins, 62 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Jan Votava | 2,476 | chT2W-AUT 2223 | A27 |
| Sep 2024 | Michael Wiedenkeller | 2,406 | Olympiad-45 | E04 |
| Jan 2025 | Thilo Ehmann | 2,335 | 35th Staufer Open | A15 |
| Jan 2025 | Julius Chittka | 2,308 | 35th Staufer Open | A10 |
| Aug 2014 | Faisal Khairallah | 2,307 | Olympiad-41 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,283 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,203 |
| ch-Baden | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,155 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,255 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,991 |
| 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Ferster's chess games?
195 games by Fabian Ferster, from Oct 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 Fabian Ferster has played.
What does Fabian Ferster play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Fabian Ferster opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Ferster answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Fabian Ferster play as White?
As White, Fabian Ferster's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Ferster play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Ferster most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Fabian Ferster's FIDE rating?
Fabian Ferster is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Fabian Ferster played?
Our database contains 195 games by Fabian Ferster, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 62 draws, 69 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Ferster?
195 games by Fabian Ferster 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.