Prepare against Liga Ungure
WFM · LVA · World #51,968 classical · FIDE ID 11600330
When preparing against Liga Ungure, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Liga Ungure, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Liga Ungure's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liga Ungure 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 | 1,885 | 2,115 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 2,043 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 2,043 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 58 | 70 | 79 | 28.0% |
| As White | 107 | 29 | 38 | 40 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 100 | 29 | 32 | 39 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liga Ungure's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liga Ungure's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 91.6% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ungure usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ungure usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ungure usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ungure usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ungure usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ungure usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 96.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Liga Ungure's chess games
All 207 games by Liga Ungure 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: 58 wins, 70 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 30 | 6/7/17 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Anna-Maria Botsari | 2,355 | 11th Cappelle Open | C61 |
| Oct 1998 | Anna Segal | 2,245 | 33rd Olympiad Women | B64 |
| Jan 1999 | Zivile Sarakauskiene | 2,113 | Plunge Open | B60 |
| Sep 1998 | Joara Chaves | 2,045 | 33rd Olympiad Women | C68 |
| Jul 2024 | Bjarne Sonderstrup | 2,011 | WchT Seniors 65 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT w | 2019 | 43 | 23 | 1,917 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 32 | 14 | 2,055 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,072 |
| Plunge Open | 2000 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,258 |
| Simferopol w | 1992 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,036 |
| 24th Wch Seniors w | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas sieviešu čempionāts | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,687 |
| Ingrid Larsen Memorial w | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liga Ungure's chess games?
207 games by Liga Ungure, 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 Liga Ungure has played.
What does Liga Ungure play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Liga Ungure opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liga Ungure answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Liga Ungure play as White?
As White, Liga Ungure's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liga Ungure play as Black?
As Black, Liga Ungure most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Liga Ungure's FIDE rating?
Liga Ungure is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (May 2010).
How many games has Liga Ungure played?
Our database contains 207 games by Liga Ungure, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 70 draws, 79 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liga Ungure?
207 games by Liga Ungure 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.