Prepare against Lior Zakin
Israel · World #12,647 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 45 games by Lior Zakin, covering Sep 2021 to Oct 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 | 2,134 | 2,134 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,074 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,957 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 42.2% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 913 rated games against 614 different opponents, across 147 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 337 | 150 | 64 | 123 | 44.5% | 1,692 | 1,694 | 13 |
| Rapid | 264 | 122 | 29 | 113 | 46.2% | 1,790 | 1,774 | 6 |
| Blitz | 285 | 139 | 30 | 116 | 48.8% | 1,785 | 1,788 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 450 | 109 | 75 | 266 | 24.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 324 | 214 | 42 | 68 | 66.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 109 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 2,016 | 2,026 |
| 2025 | 151 | 69 | 21 | 61 | 1,884 | 1,884 |
| 2024 | 119 | 44 | 20 | 55 | 1,849 | 1,772 |
| 2023 | 109 | 56 | 11 | 42 | 1,623 | 1,664 |
| 2022 | 69 | 37 | 5 | 27 | 1,482 | 1,528 |
| 2021 | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 1,761 | 1,807 |
| 2020 | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 1,819 | 1,759 |
| 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,921 | 1,868 |
| 2018 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1,687 | 1,754 |
| 2017 | 45 | 24 | 6 | 15 | 1,789 | 1,838 |
| 2016 | 58 | 29 | 9 | 20 | 1,694 | 1,725 |
| 2015 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 1,845 | 1,790 |
| 2014 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 1,656 | 1,722 |
| 2013 | 33 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 1,645 | 1,729 |
| 2012 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 1,634 | 1,479 |
| 2011 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,835 | 1,702 |
| 2010 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1,666 | 1,786 |
| 2009 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 1,553 | 1,439 |
| 2008 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1,883 | 1,783 |
| 2007 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 1,581 | 1,581 |
Where Lior Zakin has played
Israel (137) · Serbia (4) · Czechia (2) · Greece (2) · Italy (1) · Poland (1)
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)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
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)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Lior Zakin's chess games
All 45 games by Lior Zakin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Oct 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, 10 draws, 16 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% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 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% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 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 |
| Apr 2026 | Tadeusz Helis | 2,141 | European Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Boards 187-251 | A49 |
| Aug 2026 | Yonatan Dayan | 2,044 | Israeli U14 Team Championship 2026, Nahum Naftali Memorial | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| Israeli U14 Team Championship 2026, Nahum Naftali Memorial | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,182 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,207 |
| Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lior Zakin's chess games?
45 games by Lior Zakin, from Sep 2021 to Oct 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 (4 games, 25.0% 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 23 games.
What is Lior Zakin's FIDE rating?
Lior Zakin is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Lior Zakin played?
Our database contains 45 games by Lior Zakin, covering Sep 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lior Zakin?
45 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.