Prepare against Dominik Ly
Austria · World #9,497 classical · FIDE ID 1628194
Our database contains 223 games by Dominik Ly, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Ly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Ly 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 | 2,177 | 2,286 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,129 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,214 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 83 | 59 | 81 | 37.2% |
| As White | 105 | 43 | 31 | 31 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 118 | 40 | 28 | 50 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Ly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Ly's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 84.8% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Ly usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ly usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ly usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ly usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Ly usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ly usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 93.5% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 90.6% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
Dominik Ly's chess games
All 223 games by Dominik Ly in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 83 wins, 59 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Marko Tratar | 2,383 | chT2M-AUT 2324 | D12 |
| Dec 2019 | Ihor Nester | 2,329 | 26th Zadar Open A | E06 |
| Nov 2017 | Harald Pingitzer | 2,312 | chT2O-AUT 1718 | B18 |
| Jan 2020 | Christoph Renner | 2,311 | chT2M-AUT 1920 | A80 |
| Dec 2019 | Damir Sutkovic | 2,292 | 26th Zadar Open A | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U18 | 2018 | 28 | 16 | 1,988 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2016 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 1,645 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2010 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,666 |
| 10th ch-EU Union U12 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,907 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Ly's chess games?
223 games by Dominik Ly, from Sep 2011 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 Dominik Ly has played.
What does Dominik Ly play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Dominik Ly opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Ly answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Dominik Ly play as White?
As White, Dominik Ly's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Ly play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Ly most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Dominik Ly's FIDE rating?
Dominik Ly is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Dominik Ly played?
Our database contains 223 games by Dominik Ly, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 59 draws, 81 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Ly?
223 games by Dominik Ly 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.