Prepare against Alexander Liess
DEU · World #25,030 classical · FIDE ID 16221338
Our database contains 50 games by Alexander Liess, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Liess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Liess 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 | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,933 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 44.0% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 61.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Liess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Liess's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 65.5% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Liess usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Liess usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Liess usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Liess usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Liess usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Liess usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Alexander Liess's chess games
All 50 games by Alexander Liess in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Erdogan Seref | 1,985 | chT-GER U20 | E05 |
| Jun 2021 | Jonas Vincent Jurga | 1,907 | chT-GER U20 | B99 |
| Mar 2018 | Jakob Gubariev | 1,888 | Bayernliga U20 1718 | D02 |
| Dec 2019 | Cedric von Angern | 1,867 | chT-GER U20 | B92 |
| Dec 2019 | Tzun Hong Foo | 1,829 | chT-GER U20 | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2021 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,883 |
| 2nd Regensburg Donau Cup | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,834 |
| Bayernliga U20 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,776 |
| Regensburg Donau Cup | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| Landesliga Nord U20 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| Regionalliga NO 1617 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1,996 |
| 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,812 |
| Bayernliga U20 1819 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Liess's chess games?
50 games by Alexander Liess, from Apr 2016 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 Alexander Liess has played.
What does Alexander Liess play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alexander Liess opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Liess answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexander Liess play as White?
As White, Alexander Liess's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Liess play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Liess most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alexander Liess's FIDE rating?
Alexander Liess is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Liess played?
Our database contains 50 games by Alexander Liess, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Liess?
50 games by Alexander Liess 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.