Prepare against Patrick Zerafa
FM · Malta · World #25,726 classical · FIDE ID 5600375
Our database contains 82 games by Patrick Zerafa, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Zerafa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Zerafa 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 | 2,013 | 2,101 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,096 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,046 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 19 | 34 | 35.4% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Zerafa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Zerafa's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 67.4% | 41.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 18.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Zerafa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Patrick Zerafa's chess games
All 82 games by Patrick Zerafa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Saad Belouadah | 2,305 | 5th ch-Mediterranean | B78 |
| Nov 2008 | Yusup Atabayev | 2,219 | Olympiad-38 | C01 |
| Nov 2013 | Raul Garcia Paolicchi | 2,215 | 3rd EU Small Countries ol | E61 |
| Dec 2015 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,183 | 2nd Etna Open | A45 |
| Nov 2013 | Paris Klerides | 2,173 | 3rd EU Small Countries ol | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd EU Small Countries ol | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| 13th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,706 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,121 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 5th ch-Mediterranean | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,844 |
| 2nd Etna Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Zerafa's chess games?
82 games by Patrick Zerafa, from Jan 2005 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 Patrick Zerafa has played.
What does Patrick Zerafa play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Patrick Zerafa opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Zerafa answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Zerafa play as White?
As White, Patrick Zerafa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Zerafa play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Zerafa most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Patrick Zerafa's FIDE rating?
Patrick Zerafa is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Patrick Zerafa played?
Our database contains 82 games by Patrick Zerafa, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Zerafa?
82 games by Patrick Zerafa 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.