Prepare against Fabien Libiszewski
GM · France · World #679 classical · FIDE ID 616834
When preparing against Fabien Libiszewski, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 11.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,557 games by Fabien Libiszewski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabien Libiszewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabien Libiszewski 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 | 2,487 | 2,547 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,537 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,452 | 2,529 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,557 | 646 | 604 | 307 | 41.5% |
| As White | 790 | 347 | 305 | 138 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 767 | 299 | 299 | 169 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabien Libiszewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabien Libiszewski's side.
First moves as White (790 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 676 | 85.6% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 5.8% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 38 | 4.8% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 2.4% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.6% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Libiszewski usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Libiszewski usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Libiszewski usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Libiszewski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Libiszewski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Libiszewski usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 171 | 50.4% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 109 | 32.2% | 58.7% |
| g6 | 19 | 5.6% | 89.5% |
| d6 | 17 | 5.0% | 70.6% |
| e5 | 15 | 4.4% | 53.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 184 | 69.2% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 52 | 19.5% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 4.1% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.8% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 3.4% | 55.6% |
Fabien Libiszewski's chess games
All 1,557 games by Fabien Libiszewski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 646 wins, 604 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 142 | 64/52/26 | 45.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36 | 15/13/8 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 19/11/6 | 52.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 12/14/3 | 41.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 8/14/3 | 32.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 8/14/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 22 | 9/10/3 | 40.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 73 | 31/27/15 | 42.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 65 | 27/17/21 | 41.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 65 | 29/22/14 | 44.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53 | 17/21/15 | 32.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 31/7/6 | 70.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 38 | 8/21/9 | 21.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 37 | 13/15/9 | 35.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| D78 | English Opening | 28 | 7/15/6 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 26 | 3/16/7 | 11.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,665 | Speed Chess GP2 | B25 |
| Jun 2016 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,654 | 3rd Porticcio Open | B11 |
| Mar 2015 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,646 | Reykjavik Open | B43 |
| Mar 2015 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,642 | Reykjavik Open | C06 |
| Dec 2015 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,640 | 4th Al Ain Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 65 | 38 | 2,504 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 61 | 35.5 | 2,407 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2012 | 46 | 29.5 | 2,471 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 31 | 13.5 | 2,421 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 30 | 22.5 | 2,532 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 24 | 12 | 2,441 |
| Montpellier Open | 2007 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,475 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2023 | 20 | 13 | 2,477 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthieu Cornette (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabien Libiszewski's chess games?
1,557 games by Fabien Libiszewski, from Apr 2003 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 Fabien Libiszewski has played.
What does Fabien Libiszewski play on the first move as White?
Across 790 games with White in our database, Fabien Libiszewski opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabien Libiszewski answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Fabien Libiszewski play as White?
As White, Fabien Libiszewski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (142 games, 45.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (36 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 790 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabien Libiszewski play as Black?
As Black, Fabien Libiszewski most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (73 games, 42.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (65 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 44.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 767 games.
What is Fabien Libiszewski's FIDE rating?
Fabien Libiszewski is currently rated 2,487 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,452 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,547 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Fabien Libiszewski played?
Our database contains 1,557 games by Fabien Libiszewski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 646 wins, 604 draws, 307 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabien Libiszewski?
1,557 games by Fabien Libiszewski 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.