Prepare against Lior Zakin
Israel · World #18,866 classical · FIDE ID 2853841
Our database contains 30 games by Lior Zakin, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lior Zakin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lior Zakin 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 | 2,067 | 2,102 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,054 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,957 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lior Zakin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lior Zakin's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zakin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zakin usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zakin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Lior Zakin's chess games
All 30 games by Lior Zakin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Kyrylo Niezhentsev | 2,293 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Stanislaw Mirski | 2,266 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Boyd Leenen | 2,195 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | C77 |
| Jul 2026 | Andrej Borecky | 1,895 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | C77 |
| Jul 2026 | Yonatan Dayan | 1,874 | Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,207 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,460 |
| Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,773 |
| ch-Rishon Le Ziyyon U18 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,281 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,044 |
| chT-ISR U14 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,502 |
| ch-ISR U12 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lior Zakin's chess games?
30 games by Lior Zakin, from Sep 2021 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 Lior Zakin has played.
What does Lior Zakin play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Lior Zakin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lior Zakin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lior Zakin play as White?
As White, Lior Zakin's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lior Zakin play as Black?
As Black, Lior Zakin most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lior Zakin's FIDE rating?
Lior Zakin is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Lior Zakin played?
Our database contains 30 games by Lior Zakin, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lior Zakin?
30 games by Lior Zakin 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.