Prepare against Lior Zakin

Israel · World #24,046 classical · FIDE ID 2853841

When preparing against Lior Zakin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 44 games by Lior Zakin, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 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

Performance record

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 (22 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.1% score
  • …e5 (36% of these games) — Zakin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
  • …c5 (32% of these games) — Zakin usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
  • …e6 (14% of these games) — Zakin usually continues d4 (83.3% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)

Lior Zakin's chess games

All 44 games by Lior Zakin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Lior Zakin's chess games?

44 games by Lior Zakin, from Sep 2021 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 Lior Zakin has played.

What does Lior Zakin play on the first move as White?

Across 22 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); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Lior Zakin play as Black?

As Black, Lior Zakin most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.

What is Lior Zakin's FIDE rating?

Lior Zakin is currently rated 2,025 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 44 games by Lior Zakin, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (43.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Lior Zakin?

44 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.

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