Prepare against Liya Chekmareva
WFM · Russia · World #56,383 classical · FIDE ID 24167347
Our database contains 264 games by Liya Chekmareva, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liya Chekmareva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liya Chekmareva 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 | 1,869 | 2,131 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,094 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 105 | 59 | 100 | 39.8% |
| As White | 130 | 55 | 32 | 43 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 134 | 50 | 27 | 57 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liya Chekmareva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liya Chekmareva's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 78.5% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 21 | 16.2% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Chekmareva usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Chekmareva usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Chekmareva usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Chekmareva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chekmareva usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Chekmareva usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 87.5% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 86.8% | 45.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.5% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
Liya Chekmareva's chess games
All 264 games by Liya Chekmareva in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 105 wins, 59 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Oleg Bykov | 2,333 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | E91 |
| Aug 2012 | Alexey Vas. Druzhinin | 2,309 | Saratov Shestoperov Memorial | B23 |
| Oct 2025 | Baira Kovanova | 2,308 | ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 | B24 |
| Oct 2025 | Anna Zhurova | 2,298 | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | C50 |
| Oct 2025 | Irina Sudakova | 2,239 | chT-RUS Blitz w | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saratov | 2013 | 26 | 11 | 1,839 |
| ch-Saratov Region | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-Saratov Regional | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,070 |
| Saratov Shestoperov Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,033 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,034 |
| ch-Saratov Regional w | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 1,977 |
| Saratov Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,027 |
| 18th Voronezh Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liya Chekmareva's chess games?
264 games by Liya Chekmareva, from May 2010 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 Liya Chekmareva has played.
What does Liya Chekmareva play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Liya Chekmareva opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liya Chekmareva answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Liya Chekmareva play as White?
As White, Liya Chekmareva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liya Chekmareva play as Black?
As Black, Liya Chekmareva most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Liya Chekmareva's FIDE rating?
Liya Chekmareva is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Liya Chekmareva played?
Our database contains 264 games by Liya Chekmareva, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 59 draws, 100 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liya Chekmareva?
264 games by Liya Chekmareva 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.