Prepare against Guy Libman
FM · Israel · World #5,081 classical · FIDE ID 2802252
Our database contains 42 games by Guy Libman, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guy Libman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy Libman 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 | 2,271 | 2,320 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,288 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,294 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Libman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Libman's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 47.6% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Libman usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Libman usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Libman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Libman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Libman usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Guy Libman's chess games
All 42 games by Guy Libman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 14 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Li Min Peng | 2,454 | Petah Tikva Autumn 1 | C89 |
| Jan 2013 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,431 | chT-ISR 13 | C48 |
| Jan 2013 | Eduard Grinshpun | 2,399 | chT-ISR 13 | A12 |
| Feb 2020 | Erez Kupervaser | 2,350 | Petah Tikva Winter IM B | A11 |
| Mar 2012 | Olga Vasiliev | 2,305 | chT-ISR 1112 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petah Tikva Winter IM B | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| Petah Tikva Autumn 1 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,344 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,148 |
| Kiryat Ono Open 6th | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,169 |
| chT-ISR 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,444 |
| chT-ISR 13 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,525 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Libman's chess games?
42 games by Guy Libman, from Jul 2007 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 Guy Libman has played.
What does Guy Libman play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Guy Libman opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Libman answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Guy Libman play as White?
As White, Guy Libman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Libman play as Black?
As Black, Guy Libman most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Guy Libman's FIDE rating?
Guy Libman is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Guy Libman played?
Our database contains 42 games by Guy Libman, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Libman?
42 games by Guy Libman 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.