Prepare against Michael Feygin
GM · DEU · World #1,161 classical · FIDE ID 14103109
Our database contains 740 games by Michael Feygin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Feygin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Feygin 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 | 2,438 | 2,569 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,521 | 2,533 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,442 | 2,454 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 740 | 290 | 291 | 158 | 39.2% |
| As White | 371 | 163 | 145 | 62 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 369 | 127 | 146 | 96 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Feygin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Feygin's side.
First moves as White (370 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 333 | 90.0% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 30 | 8.1% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Feygin usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Feygin usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Feygin usually continues d4 (75.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Feygin usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Feygin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Feygin usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 127 | 77.4% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 5.5% | 88.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 4.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 84 | 66.1% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 26 | 20.5% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 13.4% | 50.0% |
Michael Feygin's chess games
All 740 games by Michael Feygin 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: 290 wins, 291 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 18/17/12 | 38.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 37 | 19/11/7 | 51.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 9/13/1 | 39.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 39 | 11/16/12 | 28.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 13/17/7 | 35.1% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 9/15/8 | 28.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Markus Ragger | 2,700 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | C69 |
| Dec 2017 | Georg Meier | 2,655 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | C10 |
| Mar 2008 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,652 | chT-BEL 0708 | C84 |
| Oct 2007 | Smbat Lputian | 2,633 | 23rd EU-Cup | C18 |
| May 2002 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,631 | chT-NED 0102 Playoff | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 17 | 13 | 2,556 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,470 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,462 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,484 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,558 |
| Bundesliga 2014-15 | 2015 | 12 | 8 | 2,531 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,401 |
| Bundesliga 2015-16 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Feygin's chess games?
740 games by Michael Feygin, 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 Michael Feygin has played.
What does Michael Feygin play on the first move as White?
Across 370 games with White in our database, Michael Feygin opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Feygin answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michael Feygin play as White?
As White, Michael Feygin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 371 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Feygin play as Black?
As Black, Michael Feygin most often plays: French: Classical Variation (39 games, 28.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 369 games.
What is Michael Feygin's FIDE rating?
Michael Feygin is currently rated 2,438 in classical chess, 2,521 in rapid and 2,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,569 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Michael Feygin played?
Our database contains 740 games by Michael Feygin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 290 wins, 291 draws, 158 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Feygin?
740 games by Michael Feygin 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.