Prepare against Marina Lian
Israel · World #43,674 classical · FIDE ID 2809680
Our database contains 66 games by Marina Lian, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marina Lian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Lian 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 | 1,919 | 1,951 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,872 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,892 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 7 | 37 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Lian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Lian's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Lian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Lian usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lian usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Marina Lian's chess games
All 66 games by Marina Lian in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Alina Balaian | 2,260 | 24th EU-Cup w | C06 |
| Mar 2021 | Ronit Levitan | 2,048 | ch-ISR w | C07 |
| Apr 2013 | Shlomit Vardi | 2,003 | ch-ISR w | B07 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexandra Ostrowsky | 1,993 | chT-ISR w | B06 |
| Oct 2006 | Andrea Mijatovic | 1,900 | 11th EU-Cup w | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR w | 2021 | 17 | 6 | 1,880 |
| 24th EU-Cup w | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,998 |
| 13th EU-Cup w | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,937 |
| 15th EU-Cup w | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,970 |
| 11th EU-Cup w | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,997 |
| 20th EU-Cup w | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,843 |
| chT-ISR w | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,929 |
| chT-ISR 1415 w | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Lian's chess games?
66 games by Marina Lian, from Jul 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 Marina Lian has played.
What does Marina Lian play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Marina Lian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Lian answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marina Lian play as White?
As White, Marina Lian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Lian play as Black?
As Black, Marina Lian most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Marina Lian's FIDE rating?
Marina Lian is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Marina Lian played?
Our database contains 66 games by Marina Lian, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 37 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Lian?
66 games by Marina Lian 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.