Prepare against Mark Liubarov
FM · Israel · World #4,255 classical · FIDE ID 4142110
Our database contains 97 games by Mark Liubarov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Liubarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Liubarov 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 | 2,296 | 2,353 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,278 | 2,278 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,212 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 35 | 13 | 49 | 36.1% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 4 | 29 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Liubarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Liubarov's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 56.0% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 19 | 38.0% | 52.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Liubarov usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Liubarov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Liubarov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Liubarov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Liubarov usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Liubarov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 60.0% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
Mark Liubarov's chess games
All 97 games by Mark Liubarov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 13 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Gaston Needleman | 2,429 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Nov 2024 | Nikita Matinian | 2,415 | Titled Tue Early | E16 |
| Apr 2025 | Igor L. Vakhlamov | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Apr 2025 | J Pulpan | 2,401 | Titled Tue Late | A17 |
| Dec 2024 | Damian Lewtak | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 87 | 38 | 2,201 |
| chT-ISR GpB | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,177 |
| TCh-ISR Bottom Play-off | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Liubarov's chess games?
97 games by Mark Liubarov, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Mark Liubarov has played.
What does Mark Liubarov play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Mark Liubarov opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Liubarov answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games).
What openings does Mark Liubarov play as White?
As White, Mark Liubarov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Liubarov play as Black?
As Black, Mark Liubarov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Mark Liubarov's FIDE rating?
Mark Liubarov is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,278 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (May 2024).
How many games has Mark Liubarov played?
Our database contains 97 games by Mark Liubarov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 13 draws, 49 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Liubarov?
97 games by Mark Liubarov 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.