Prepare against Ferzli,Michael
Lebanon · World #37,614 classical · FIDE ID 5310288
When preparing against Ferzli,Michael, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 72 games by Ferzli,Michael, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ferzli,Michael's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferzli,Michael 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 | 1,946 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,866 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 34 | 10 | 28 | 47.2% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferzli,Michael's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferzli,Michael's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 87.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Ferzli,Michael usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Ferzli,Michael usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ferzli,Michael usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ferzli,Michael usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ferzli,Michael usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ferzli,Michael usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 56.3% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 100.0% |
Ferzli,Michael's chess games
All 72 games by Ferzli,Michael in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 34 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Akram Khoder | 2,191 | ch-LBN | A01 |
| Mar 2024 | Marius Gramb | 2,142 | Reykjavik Open | E16 |
| Nov 2023 | Giorgio Kaloust | 2,008 | ch-LBN | E06 |
| Mar 2024 | Jon Ulfur Hafthorsson | 1,738 | Reykjavik Open | E69 |
| Mar 2024 | Rogvi Heinason Olsen | 1,710 | Reykjavik Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,688 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| Dekweneh Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,686 |
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,520 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 12th Beirut Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferzli,Michael's chess games?
72 games by Ferzli,Michael, from Dec 2018 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 Ferzli,Michael has played.
What does Ferzli,Michael play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ferzli,Michael opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferzli,Michael answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Ferzli,Michael play as White?
As White, Ferzli,Michael's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferzli,Michael play as Black?
As Black, Ferzli,Michael most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ferzli,Michael's FIDE rating?
Ferzli,Michael is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ferzli,Michael played?
Our database contains 72 games by Ferzli,Michael, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferzli,Michael?
72 games by Ferzli,Michael 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.