Prepare against Hugo Faber
NLD · World #25,808 classical · FIDE ID 611832
Our database contains 91 games by Hugo Faber, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Faber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Faber 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 | 2,012 | 2,175 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,972 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 25 | 25 | 41 | 27.5% |
| As White | 44 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 12.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Faber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Faber's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Faber usually continues c3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Faber usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Faber usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 51.9% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 44.4% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Hugo Faber's chess games
All 91 games by Hugo Faber 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Martijn Dambacher | 2,490 | Helmond De Legibus Open | E80 |
| Jan 1998 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,365 | Montecatini Terme Open | C44 |
| Jul 2003 | Jean-Baptiste Mullon | 2,286 | 8th Creon Open | C05 |
| Jan 1998 | Ton De Waal | 2,275 | Montecatini Terme Open | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Patrick Courteyn | 2,215 | Geraardsbergen Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 FM | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,810 |
| Helmond De Legibus Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,322 |
| Helmond Open | 2001 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,125 |
| Roosendaal Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,213 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Faber's chess games?
91 games by Hugo Faber, 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 Hugo Faber has played.
What does Hugo Faber play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Hugo Faber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Faber answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Hugo Faber play as White?
As White, Hugo Faber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Faber play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Faber most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Hugo Faber's FIDE rating?
Hugo Faber is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Hugo Faber played?
Our database contains 91 games by Hugo Faber, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 41 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Faber?
91 games by Hugo Faber 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.