Prepare against Faris Kalabic
DEU · World #11,779 classical · FIDE ID 4665562
Our database contains 98 games by Faris Kalabic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Faris Kalabic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faris Kalabic 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 | 2,144 | 2,275 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,205 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 25 | 43 | 30 | 25.5% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 21 | 10 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faris Kalabic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faris Kalabic's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 98.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kalabic usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kalabic usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kalabic usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Kalabic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Faris Kalabic's chess games
All 98 games by Faris Kalabic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 25 wins, 43 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Alexander Kopylov | 2,384 | 22nd Pula Open | E60 |
| Oct 2009 | Joerg Seils | 2,376 | Oberliga Nord O 0910 | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Michael1 Mueller | 2,310 | Oberliga Nord O 9899 | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Wolfram Heinig | 2,300 | Oberliga Nord O 9899 | E73 |
| Feb 2014 | Stefan Brettschneider | 2,276 | BL2-Nord 1314 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin tt 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,246 |
| Calvia U2000 Open A | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,199 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,475 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,357 |
| BL2-Nord 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,187 |
| 22nd Pula Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,390 |
| BL2-Nord 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 2,151 |
| BL2-Nord 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faris Kalabic's chess games?
98 games by Faris Kalabic, from Jan 2005 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 Faris Kalabic has played.
What does Faris Kalabic play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Faris Kalabic opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faris Kalabic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Faris Kalabic play as White?
As White, Faris Kalabic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faris Kalabic play as Black?
As Black, Faris Kalabic most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Faris Kalabic's FIDE rating?
Faris Kalabic is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Faris Kalabic played?
Our database contains 98 games by Faris Kalabic, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 43 draws, 30 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faris Kalabic?
98 games by Faris Kalabic 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.