Prepare against Felix Vaisman
Israel · World #20,141 classical · FIDE ID 2808455
When preparing against Felix Vaisman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 57 games by Felix Vaisman, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Felix Vaisman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Vaisman 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 | 2,056 | 2,162 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,168 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,123 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 15 | 11 | 31 | 26.3% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Vaisman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Vaisman's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Vaisman usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vaisman usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Vaisman usually continues d4 (100.0% 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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Felix Vaisman's chess games
All 57 games by Felix Vaisman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Nati Ribshtein | 2,382 | chT-ISR | B82 |
| May 2022 | Guy Levin | 2,354 | ch-ISR sf | A10 |
| May 2004 | Aleksander Rudik | 2,330 | 5th Canarias en Red prel | C66 |
| Jan 2025 | Netanel Levi | 2,193 | ch-ISR 2024 | B51 |
| Mar 2023 | Oleg Gamayev | 2,174 | Ramat Gan Purim Rapid Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 1 | 1,951 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,157 |
| Ramat Gan Winter Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-ISR | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 2,154 |
| Ramat Gan Purim Rapid Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,250 |
| Ramat Gan Spring Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Vaisman's chess games?
57 games by Felix Vaisman, from Apr 2004 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 Felix Vaisman has played.
What does Felix Vaisman play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Felix Vaisman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Vaisman answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Felix Vaisman play as White?
As White, Felix Vaisman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Vaisman play as Black?
As Black, Felix Vaisman most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Felix Vaisman's FIDE rating?
Felix Vaisman is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Felix Vaisman played?
Our database contains 57 games by Felix Vaisman, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Vaisman?
57 games by Felix Vaisman 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.