Prepare against Liubov Orlova
DEU · World #39,932 classical · FIDE ID 24646660
Our database contains 168 games by Liubov Orlova, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liubov Orlova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liubov Orlova 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 | 1,936 | 2,027 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,997 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,997 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 53 | 47 | 68 | 31.5% |
| As White | 81 | 26 | 23 | 32 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 87 | 27 | 24 | 36 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liubov Orlova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liubov Orlova's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 87.7% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Orlova usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Orlova usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Orlova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Orlova usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Orlova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Orlova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 81.6% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 85.2% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
Liubov Orlova's chess games
All 168 games by Liubov Orlova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 53 wins, 47 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Elena Sedina | 2,320 | BL 1516 w | B10 |
| Aug 2015 | Christian Clemens | 2,240 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | A84 |
| Aug 2012 | Dieter Villing | 2,167 | ch-GER Seniors | E10 |
| Aug 2012 | Walter Mittermaier | 2,143 | ch-GER Seniors | D02 |
| Aug 2016 | Reinhard Zunker | 2,140 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Seniors w 10th | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| BL 1516 w | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 2,007 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,908 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,663 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| 20th ch-GER Seniors A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liubov Orlova's chess games?
168 games by Liubov Orlova, from Oct 2006 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 Liubov Orlova has played.
What does Liubov Orlova play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Liubov Orlova opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liubov Orlova answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Liubov Orlova play as White?
As White, Liubov Orlova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liubov Orlova play as Black?
As Black, Liubov Orlova most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Liubov Orlova's FIDE rating?
Liubov Orlova is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Liubov Orlova played?
Our database contains 168 games by Liubov Orlova, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 47 draws, 68 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liubov Orlova?
168 games by Liubov Orlova 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.