Prepare against Sebastian Faingerch
Argentina · World #35,252 classical · FIDE ID 146382
Our database contains 103 games by Sebastian Faingerch, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Faingerch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Faingerch 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 | 1,957 | 2,007 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,895 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,895 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 32 | 27 | 44 | 31.1% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 12 | 27 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Faingerch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Faingerch's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 70.8% | 39.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 27.1% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Faingerch usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Faingerch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Faingerch usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Faingerch usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Faingerch usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Faingerch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 72.7% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Sebastian Faingerch's chess games
All 103 games by Sebastian Faingerch in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 32 wins, 27 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Cesar Chiarot | 2,251 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | B01 |
| Aug 2018 | Ivan Tomeo | 2,164 | chT-ARG | C01 |
| Jul 2018 | Aristo Liu | 2,101 | ch-Pan American U16 | C01 |
| Dec 2018 | Hector Fiori | 2,097 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | A04 |
| Jun 2018 | Jorge Leal | 2,079 | chT-ARG ART Semillero U21 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG ART Semillero U21 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,924 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,983 |
| ch-ARG U14 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,551 |
| ch-ARG U16 sf | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-ARG sf U14 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,919 |
| 24th Villa Martelli ProAm Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,866 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Faingerch's chess games?
103 games by Sebastian Faingerch, from Mar 2015 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 Sebastian Faingerch has played.
What does Sebastian Faingerch play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Sebastian Faingerch opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Faingerch answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Faingerch play as White?
As White, Sebastian Faingerch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Faingerch play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Faingerch most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Sebastian Faingerch's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Faingerch is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Sebastian Faingerch played?
Our database contains 103 games by Sebastian Faingerch, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 27 draws, 44 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Faingerch?
103 games by Sebastian Faingerch 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.