Prepare against Liam Kopaloff
Israel · World #51,514 classical · FIDE ID 2814986
When preparing against Liam Kopaloff, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Liam Kopaloff, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liam Kopaloff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam Kopaloff 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 | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,741 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,804 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 10 | 23 | 31.3% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Kopaloff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Kopaloff's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 52.0% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kopaloff usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kopaloff usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kopaloff usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kopaloff usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kopaloff usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kopaloff usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Liam Kopaloff's chess games
All 48 games by Liam Kopaloff in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Miroslav Krupa | 1,808 | 26th ch-EU U10 | C42 |
| Jun 2019 | Daniel Usha Margolin | 1,437 | Netanya Open | C44 |
| Oct 2016 | Lado Maghlakelidze | 1,275 | Wch U10 | E07 |
| Jun 2019 | Guy Sivan | 1,246 | Netanya Open | C44 |
| Aug 2016 | Konstantin Andreev | 1,206 | 26th ch-EU U10 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,449 |
| Wch U08 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,428 |
| 23rd ch-EU U08 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,418 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,518 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,693 |
| ch-World School U09 11th | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Kopaloff's chess games?
48 games by Liam Kopaloff, from Nov 2013 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 Kopaloff has played.
What does Liam Kopaloff play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Liam Kopaloff opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Kopaloff answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Liam Kopaloff play as White?
As White, Liam Kopaloff's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Kopaloff play as Black?
As Black, Liam Kopaloff most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Liam Kopaloff's FIDE rating?
Liam Kopaloff is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Liam Kopaloff played?
Our database contains 48 games by Liam Kopaloff, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Kopaloff?
48 games by Liam Kopaloff 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.