Prepare against Faruk Tairi
Sweden · World #1,501 classical · FIDE ID 1702009
Our database contains 56 games by Faruk Tairi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Faruk Tairi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faruk Tairi 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 | 2,410 | 2,413 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 25.0% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faruk Tairi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faruk Tairi's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 54.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Tairi usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Tairi usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Tairi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Faruk Tairi's chess games
All 56 games by Faruk Tairi 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Marie Sebag | 2,432 | Malmo Masters 1st | B22 |
| Oct 2010 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,415 | chT-ISL 1011 | B94 |
| Dec 2000 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,403 | chT-SWE 0001 | E92 |
| Mar 2008 | Anders Eriksson | 2,389 | chT-SWE 0708 | B17 |
| Oct 2007 | Michael Genkin | 2,351 | chT-SWE 0708 | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,522 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,399 |
| Malmo Masters 1st | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 2,272 |
| Limhamn Open | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 2,268 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,287 |
| chT-ISL 1112 | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,370 |
| chT-ISL 1011 | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,291 |
| 26th Rilton Cup | 1996 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faruk Tairi's chess games?
56 games by Faruk Tairi, 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 Faruk Tairi has played.
What does Faruk Tairi play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Faruk Tairi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faruk Tairi answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Faruk Tairi play as White?
As White, Faruk Tairi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faruk Tairi play as Black?
As Black, Faruk Tairi most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Faruk Tairi's FIDE rating?
Faruk Tairi is currently rated 2,410 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Faruk Tairi played?
Our database contains 56 games by Faruk Tairi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 19 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faruk Tairi?
56 games by Faruk Tairi 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.