Prepare against Mark Lim
United Kingdom · World #58,948 classical · FIDE ID 417734
Our database contains 165 games by Mark Lim, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mark Lim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Lim 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 | 1,859 | 1,908 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,858 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,854 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 42 | 54 | 69 | 25.5% |
| As White | 74 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 23 | 27 | 41 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Lim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Lim's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 44.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 37.8% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lim usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lim usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Lim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Lim usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 86.3% | 42.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 62.5% | 32.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Mark Lim's chess games
All 165 games by Mark Lim in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 42 wins, 54 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Zoltan Nemeth | 2,267 | Budapest FS03 FM | E91 |
| Aug 2021 | Peter M Gayson | 2,150 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | A85 |
| Dec 2013 | Stephen C V Prior | 2,031 | Hampstead Open U2200 12 | C10 |
| Feb 2012 | Ian J Wallis | 2,024 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | C06 |
| Mar 2014 | Olufemi Adebajo | 1,977 | chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| Budapest FS03 FM | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,738 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,740 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,753 |
| ch-ENG | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,783 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,714 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Lim's chess games?
165 games by Mark Lim, from Oct 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 Lim has played.
What does Mark Lim play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Mark Lim opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Lim answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Mark Lim play as White?
As White, Mark Lim's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Lim play as Black?
As Black, Mark Lim most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Mark Lim's FIDE rating?
Mark Lim is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Mark Lim played?
Our database contains 165 games by Mark Lim, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 54 draws, 69 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Lim?
165 games by Mark Lim 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.