Prepare against Igor Faerman
Israel · World #12,092 classical · FIDE ID 2803038
Our database contains 33 games by Igor Faerman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Faerman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Faerman 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 | 2,140 | 2,297 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,305 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 27.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Faerman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Faerman's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Faerman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Faerman usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Faerman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Faerman usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Faerman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Igor Faerman's chess games
All 33 games by Igor Faerman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D42 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Yochanan Afek | 2,390 | ISR | B31 |
| Jan 1980 | Viktor Gavrikov | 2,365 | ch-MDA | E97 |
| Aug 2008 | Arnold Zakharchenko | 2,271 | Olomouc Open | A45 |
| Aug 2009 | Anastasia Kalmykova | 2,127 | 16th Vienna Open | A50 |
| Aug 2008 | Jakub Macicek | 2,121 | Olomouc Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Open | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,302 |
| 17th Barcelona Sants Open | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,897 |
| 16th Vienna Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,275 |
| 19th Pardubice Chladek&Tintera Open A | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 2,165 |
| ch-MDA | 1980 | 4 | 1 | 2,140 |
| ISR | 1996 | 1 | 1 | 2,790 |
| chT-ISR 1011 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,157 |
| Israel | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Faerman's chess games?
33 games by Igor Faerman, from Apr 2003 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 Igor Faerman has played.
What does Igor Faerman play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Igor Faerman opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Faerman answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Igor Faerman play as White?
As White, Igor Faerman's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Faerman play as Black?
As Black, Igor Faerman most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Igor Faerman's FIDE rating?
Igor Faerman is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Igor Faerman played?
Our database contains 33 games by Igor Faerman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Faerman?
33 games by Igor Faerman 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.