Prepare against Liudmila Golban
Moldova · World #90,635 classical · FIDE ID 13904663
When preparing against Liudmila Golban, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 51 games by Liudmila Golban, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liudmila Golban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liudmila Golban 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 | 1,757 | 1,915 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,848 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,840 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 8 | 29 | 27.5% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liudmila Golban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liudmila Golban's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 29.2% | 14.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Golban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Golban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Golban usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Golban usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Golban usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Golban usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Liudmila Golban's chess games
All 51 games by Liudmila Golban in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 0/1/11 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Svetlana Petrenko | 2,014 | ch-MDA w | E12 |
| Feb 2014 | Mariana Barasiant | 1,966 | ch-MDA w | D16 |
| Feb 2018 | Valeria Mocanu | 1,799 | ch-MDA w | B30 |
| Jan 2020 | Felicia Ojog | 1,702 | ch-MDA w | A84 |
| Feb 2017 | Alina Mihailova | 1,694 | ch-MDA w | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA w | 2024 | 51 | 18 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liudmila Golban's chess games?
51 games by Liudmila Golban, from Sep 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 Liudmila Golban has played.
What does Liudmila Golban play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Liudmila Golban opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liudmila Golban answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Liudmila Golban play as White?
As White, Liudmila Golban's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liudmila Golban play as Black?
As Black, Liudmila Golban most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Liudmila Golban's FIDE rating?
Liudmila Golban is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Liudmila Golban played?
Our database contains 51 games by Liudmila Golban, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liudmila Golban?
51 games by Liudmila Golban 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.