Prepare against Liam Clery
United Kingdom · World #57,305 classical · FIDE ID 343402879
Our database contains 54 games by Liam Clery, covering Jan 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liam Clery's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam Clery 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 | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,149 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 26 | 3 | 25 | 48.1% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Clery's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Clery's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Clery usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Clery usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Clery usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Clery usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Clery usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Liam Clery's chess games
All 54 games by Liam Clery in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 26 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Viktor Stoyanov | 2,216 | London Mindsports Blitz | C26 |
| Jul 2024 | Edmond Andal | 2,145 | 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | D05 |
| Sep 2022 | Lara Schulze | 2,050 | London Mindsports Blitz | B31 |
| Aug 2024 | Vincent Sagues | 1,892 | London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | B04 |
| Sep 2024 | Neil Davies | 1,868 | London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,963 |
| London Mindsports Blitz | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,848 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,820 |
| 5th London Twickenham U18 Open | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,814 |
| Hammersmith CC Open U2000 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,604 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Clery's chess games?
54 games by Liam Clery, from Jan 2022 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 Liam Clery has played.
What does Liam Clery play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Liam Clery opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Clery answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Liam Clery play as White?
As White, Liam Clery's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Clery play as Black?
As Black, Liam Clery most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Liam Clery's FIDE rating?
Liam Clery is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Liam Clery played?
Our database contains 54 games by Liam Clery, covering Jan 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Clery?
54 games by Liam Clery 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.