Prepare against Liam Penny
United Kingdom · World #82,081 classical · FIDE ID 1803956
When preparing against Liam Penny, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 60 games by Liam Penny, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liam Penny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam Penny 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 | 1,783 | 1,863 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,833 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 12 | 27 | 35.0% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Penny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Penny's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 90.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Penny usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Penny usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Penny usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Penny usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Penny usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Liam Penny's chess games
All 60 games by Liam Penny in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Walter N. R. Saunders | 1,982 | ch-WLS Seniors | A13 |
| Sep 2019 | William Phillips | 1,893 | ch-WLS Seniors | D60 |
| Oct 2020 | Thomas G Goldrick | 1,879 | chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | D04 |
| Sep 2022 | Mark Adams | 1,877 | ch-WLS Seniors | D00 |
| Sep 2019 | Dai James | 1,858 | ch-WLS Seniors | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS Seniors | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,024 |
| South Wales New Year Major | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,643 |
| Mulcahy Open | 1974 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,599 |
| 1st Witney Online Congress U2000 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,541 |
| South Wales Autumn Premier Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,726 |
| West Wales Major Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,615 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Penny's chess games?
60 games by Liam Penny, from Oct 2016 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 Penny has played.
What does Liam Penny play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Liam Penny opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Penny answers 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Liam Penny play as White?
As White, Liam Penny's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Penny play as Black?
As Black, Liam Penny most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Liam Penny's FIDE rating?
Liam Penny is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Liam Penny played?
Our database contains 60 games by Liam Penny, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Penny?
60 games by Liam Penny 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.