Prepare against Nimrod Faybish
Belgium · World #12,048 classical · FIDE ID 202142
When preparing against Nimrod Faybish, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 152 games by Nimrod Faybish, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nimrod Faybish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nimrod Faybish 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 | 2,141 | 2,225 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,203 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,209 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 53 | 47 | 52 | 34.9% |
| As White | 78 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 74 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nimrod Faybish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nimrod Faybish's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 62.8% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 17 | 21.8% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.4% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Faybish usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Faybish usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Faybish usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Faybish usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Faybish usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Faybish usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Nimrod Faybish's chess games
All 152 games by Nimrod Faybish in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 53 wins, 47 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | George-Gabriel Grigore | 2,508 | 12th Porto San Giorgio Open | E97 |
| Jul 2001 | Andy Marechal | 2,371 | ch-BEL Open | B25 |
| Jul 1996 | Stefan Docx | 2,315 | ch-BEL Class A | E61 |
| Aug 2000 | Alessio De Santis | 2,309 | 12th Porto San Giorgio Open | A89 |
| Jul 2001 | Danial Saiboulatov | 2,284 | ch-BEL Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,059 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,287 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 1998 | 12 | 6 | 2,226 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 5 | 2,139 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-BEL B | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nimrod Faybish's chess games?
152 games by Nimrod Faybish, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Nimrod Faybish has played.
What does Nimrod Faybish play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Nimrod Faybish opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nimrod Faybish answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nimrod Faybish play as White?
As White, Nimrod Faybish's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nimrod Faybish play as Black?
As Black, Nimrod Faybish most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Nimrod Faybish's FIDE rating?
Nimrod Faybish is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Nimrod Faybish played?
Our database contains 152 games by Nimrod Faybish, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 47 draws, 52 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nimrod Faybish?
152 games by Nimrod Faybish 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.