Prepare against Liam Putnam
IM · United States · World #593 classical · FIDE ID 30938279
When preparing against Liam Putnam, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 886 games by Liam Putnam, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Liam Putnam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam Putnam 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 | 2,499 | 2,515 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,333 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,451 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 886 | 435 | 188 | 262 | 49.1% |
| As White | 441 | 234 | 92 | 114 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 445 | 201 | 96 | 148 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Putnam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Putnam's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 46.9% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 131 | 29.7% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 14.7% | 72.3% |
| a4 | 9 | 2.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Putnam usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Putnam usually continues Nf3 (67.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Putnam usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Putnam usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Putnam usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Putnam usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 48.5% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 49 | 23.8% | 59.2% |
| c6 | 20 | 9.7% | 67.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 9.2% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 139 | 91.4% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Liam Putnam's chess games
All 886 games by Liam Putnam in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Sep 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: 435 wins, 188 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/12/8 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 14/2/2 | 77.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/5/13 | 43.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Apr 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,706 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,706 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| May 2026 | Samuel Sevian | 2,696 | Titled Tuesday | B90 |
| Dec 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 475 | 284.5 | 2,427 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,347 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,534 |
| Speed Chess GP1 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,296 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,383 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM C | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,384 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Labor Day IM C | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| Charlotte Fall GM Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Putnam's chess games?
886 games by Liam Putnam, from Feb 2017 to Sep 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 Putnam has played.
What does Liam Putnam play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Liam Putnam opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Putnam answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Liam Putnam play as White?
As White, Liam Putnam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Putnam play as Black?
As Black, Liam Putnam most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Liam Putnam's FIDE rating?
Liam Putnam is currently rated 2,499 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Liam Putnam played?
Our database contains 886 games by Liam Putnam, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 435 wins, 188 draws, 262 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Putnam?
886 games by Liam Putnam 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.