Prepare against Michel Faber
France · World #25,230 classical · FIDE ID 693030
Our database contains 50 games by Michel Faber, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Faber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel 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 | 2,016 | 2,246 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,065 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Faber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Faber's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 72.7% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Faber usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Faber usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Faber usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Faber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Faber usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Faber usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Michel Faber's chess games
All 50 games by Michel Faber in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Alberto Suarez Real | 2,394 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | B60 |
| Jan 2009 | Luc Bergez | 2,361 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | E65 |
| Jan 2008 | Emilia Djingarova | 2,296 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | A39 |
| Mar 2009 | Olivier Bouverot | 2,160 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | A36 |
| Mar 2009 | Ider Tseveendorj | 2,103 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54th ch-FRA | 1979 | 11 | 5 | 2,203 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,282 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,167 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 2 | 2,325 |
| ch-FRA Open Senior | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,893 |
| chT-FRA 8687 | 1986 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Faber's chess games?
50 games by Michel Faber, from Jul 2008 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 Michel Faber has played.
What does Michel Faber play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michel Faber opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Faber answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michel Faber play as White?
As White, Michel Faber's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Faber play as Black?
As Black, Michel Faber most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Michel Faber's FIDE rating?
Michel Faber is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Michel Faber played?
Our database contains 50 games by Michel Faber, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 17 draws, 18 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Faber?
50 games by Michel 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.