Prepare against Karel Lievens
Ireland · World #53,869 classical · FIDE ID 2513102
Our database contains 61 games by Karel Lievens, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karel Lievens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Lievens 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 | 1,878 | 2,020 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,713 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,717 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 27 | 14 | 20 | 44.3% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Lievens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Lievens's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Lievens usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lievens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lievens usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Lievens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lievens usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 95.0% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Karel Lievens's chess games
All 61 games by Karel Lievens in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Hugh Moran | 1,711 | ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | C41 |
| Jun 2020 | Jai Kothari | 1,547 | chT-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online Playoff | C50 |
| Sep 2019 | Rafael Ninan Renji | 1,529 | Dublin St Andrews Open B | D04 |
| Jul 2022 | Kevin Fitzpatrick | 1,476 | Dublin Weekday Open | D00 |
| May 2020 | Aryan Sajid | 1,405 | chT-BCF4 U18 1920 (4NCL) online | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF4 U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 12.5 | 1,547 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,465 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,962 |
| Hibernian Monday Summer League | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 1,963 |
| ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,735 |
| Dublin St Andrews Open B | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,410 |
| chT-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online Playoff | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,473 |
| Robinson Cup | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Lievens's chess games?
61 games by Karel Lievens, from Sep 2019 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 Karel Lievens has played.
What does Karel Lievens play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Karel Lievens opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Lievens answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Karel Lievens play as White?
As White, Karel Lievens's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Lievens play as Black?
As Black, Karel Lievens most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Karel Lievens's FIDE rating?
Karel Lievens is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Karel Lievens played?
Our database contains 61 games by Karel Lievens, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Lievens?
61 games by Karel Lievens 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.