Prepare against Liam D Varnam
FM · United Kingdom · World #11,343 classical · FIDE ID 410950
Our database contains 393 games by Liam D Varnam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Liam D Varnam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam D Varnam 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 | 2,149 | 2,182 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,113 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,106 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 393 | 139 | 118 | 136 | 35.4% |
| As White | 166 | 69 | 37 | 60 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 227 | 70 | 81 | 76 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam D Varnam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam D Varnam's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 86.7% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 22 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Varnam usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Varnam usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Varnam usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Varnam usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Varnam usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Varnam usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 57.9% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 44 | 41.1% | 52.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Liam D Varnam's chess games
All 393 games by Liam D Varnam 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: 139 wins, 118 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/0/11 | 31.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 29 | 7/13/9 | 24.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Simon T Ansell | 2,405 | chT-BCF 1d 0809 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B48 |
| May 2025 | M Haubro | 2,402 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | A67 |
| Aug 2009 | Dietmar Kolbus | 2,383 | 96th ch-GBR | A20 |
| Oct 2014 | Thomas E Rendle | 2,383 | 4NCL Rapid | A26 |
| Oct 2025 | Levente Papp | 2,360 | 40th ECC Open | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,174 |
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,091 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,221 |
| 92nd ch-BCF | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,015 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,201 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,226 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
Interactive opening tree from all 393 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam D Varnam's chess games?
393 games by Liam D Varnam, 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 Liam D Varnam has played.
What does Liam D Varnam play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Liam D Varnam opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam D Varnam answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Liam D Varnam play as White?
As White, Liam D Varnam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam D Varnam play as Black?
As Black, Liam D Varnam most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Liam D Varnam's FIDE rating?
Liam D Varnam is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (May 2026).
How many games has Liam D Varnam played?
Our database contains 393 games by Liam D Varnam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 118 draws, 136 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam D Varnam?
393 games by Liam D Varnam 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.