Prepare against Liza Potikha
Israel · World #23,597 classical · FIDE ID 2804875
Our database contains 58 games by Liza Potikha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liza Potikha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liza Potikha 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 | 2,028 | 2,063 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 2,057 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,057 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 34.5% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liza Potikha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liza Potikha's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Potikha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Potikha usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Potikha usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Liza Potikha's chess games
All 58 games by Liza Potikha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Luba Kristol | 2,225 | chT-ISR | C06 |
| Mar 2000 | Alla Vydeslaver | 2,225 | chT-ISR | C13 |
| Aug 2000 | Ana-Cristina Calotescu | 2,222 | EU-ch U20 Girls | D34 |
| Oct 1999 | Gabriela Hitzgerova | 2,208 | EU-ch U20 Girls | C88 |
| Nov 1998 | Irina Botvinnik | 2,185 | ch-ISR w | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 2000 | 24 | 13 | 2,185 |
| chT-ISR | 2000 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,154 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 1,973 |
| TCh-ISR Women's Elite | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,825 |
| ch-ISR w | 1998 | 4 | 3 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liza Potikha's chess games?
58 games by Liza Potikha, from Apr 2003 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 Liza Potikha has played.
What does Liza Potikha play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Liza Potikha opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liza Potikha answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Liza Potikha play as White?
As White, Liza Potikha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liza Potikha play as Black?
As Black, Liza Potikha most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Liza Potikha's FIDE rating?
Liza Potikha is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Liza Potikha played?
Our database contains 58 games by Liza Potikha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liza Potikha?
58 games by Liza Potikha 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.