Prepare against Eran Liss
GM · Israel · World #1,620 classical · FIDE ID 2800721
When preparing against Eran Liss, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 414 games by Eran Liss, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eran Liss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eran Liss 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 | 2,403 | 2,491 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 414 | 143 | 156 | 115 | 34.5% |
| As White | 213 | 92 | 77 | 44 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 201 | 51 | 79 | 71 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eran Liss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eran Liss's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 99.5% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Liss usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Liss usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Liss usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Liss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 95.1% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Eran Liss's chess games
All 414 games by Eran Liss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 143 wins, 156 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 46 | 20/11/15 | 43.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 10/7/17 | 29.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 5/12/7 | 20.8% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 20 | 2/10/8 | 10.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Evgeny Postny | 2,622 | chT-ISR | C90 |
| May 1999 | Boris Alterman | 2,615 | chT-ISR | E12 |
| May 1999 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,612 | 1st Tel Aviv Super | B35 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Goldin | 2,600 | Rishon Le Ziyyon | D71 |
| Jan 1997 | Bogdan Lalic | 2,600 | Isle of Man Open | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2021 | 64 | 33 | 2,444 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon | 1996 | 53 | 28 | 2,479 |
| ch-ISR | 1998 | 26 | 13 | 2,415 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1994 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,467 |
| Ramat Hasharon | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| Herzliya | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,473 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,513 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 8 | 2,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eran Liss's chess games?
414 games by Eran Liss, from Apr 2003 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 Eran Liss has played.
What does Eran Liss play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Eran Liss opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eran Liss answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eran Liss play as White?
As White, Eran Liss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 43.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eran Liss play as Black?
As Black, Eran Liss most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 20.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Eran Liss's FIDE rating?
Eran Liss is currently rated 2,403 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,491 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Eran Liss played?
Our database contains 414 games by Eran Liss, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 156 draws, 115 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eran Liss?
414 games by Eran Liss 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.