Prepare against Josef Ferrari
Austria · World #28,101 classical · FIDE ID 1606662
Our database contains 351 games by Josef Ferrari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Ferrari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Ferrari 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 | 1,997 | 2,242 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 2,012 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 2,081 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 107 | 103 | 141 | 30.5% |
| As White | 178 | 58 | 54 | 66 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 173 | 49 | 49 | 75 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Ferrari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Ferrari's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 88.8% | 49.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 76.8% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 19 | 23.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 75.5% | 35.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 18.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
Josef Ferrari's chess games
All 351 games by Josef Ferrari 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: 107 wins, 103 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 6/4/18 | 21.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,406 | 22nd Liechtenstein Open | D93 |
| Jan 1995 | Roland Fritz | 2,360 | 10th Wattens Open | A42 |
| Dec 2002 | Georg Kilgus | 2,352 | chT-AUT 0203 | D30 |
| Jul 2002 | Georg Von Buelow | 2,346 | Biel MTO Open | C47 |
| May 2004 | Goran Mufic | 2,337 | 22nd Liechtenstein Open | C83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2009 | 35 | 16 | 2,202 |
| Graz Open | 2001 | 17 | 7 | 2,187 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2006 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| chT2W-AUT 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 2 | 1,894 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,205 |
| chT-AUT2W 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,225 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| chT2W-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Ferrari's chess games?
351 games by Josef Ferrari, 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 Josef Ferrari has played.
What does Josef Ferrari play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Josef Ferrari opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Ferrari answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Josef Ferrari play as White?
As White, Josef Ferrari's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Catalan (26 games, 26.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Ferrari play as Black?
As Black, Josef Ferrari most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Josef Ferrari's FIDE rating?
Josef Ferrari is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Josef Ferrari played?
Our database contains 351 games by Josef Ferrari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 103 draws, 141 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Ferrari?
351 games by Josef Ferrari 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.