Prepare against Raphael Felix
FM · ZAF · World #3,879 classical · FIDE ID 14339544
When preparing against Raphael Felix, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Raphael Felix, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Felix's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Felix 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 | 2,307 | 2,307 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,016 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 111 | 30 | 128 | 41.3% |
| As White | 133 | 58 | 21 | 54 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 136 | 53 | 9 | 74 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Felix's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Felix's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 78.2% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 25 | 18.8% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Felix usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Felix usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Felix usually continues d4 (4.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Felix usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Felix usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Felix usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 89.1% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.1% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 78.8% | 43.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Raphael Felix's chess games
All 269 games by Raphael Felix in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 111 wins, 30 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/0/13 | 35.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,529 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Di Zhang | 2,460 | 10th Semana Santa Open | B23 |
| May 2025 | Piotr Piesik | 2,436 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Sep 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Sep 2025 | Artem Bardyk | 2,332 | Titled Tue | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 127 | 56 | 2,149 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,167 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,118 |
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,138 |
| ch-Africa 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,354 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,688 |
| ch-Africa U14 | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Felix's chess games?
269 games by Raphael Felix, from Aug 2019 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 Raphael Felix has played.
What does Raphael Felix play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Raphael Felix opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Felix answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Raphael Felix play as White?
As White, Raphael Felix's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Felix play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Felix most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Raphael Felix's FIDE rating?
Raphael Felix is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Raphael Felix played?
Our database contains 269 games by Raphael Felix, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 30 draws, 128 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Felix?
269 games by Raphael Felix 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.