Prepare against Martin Liska
Czechia · World #62,715 classical · FIDE ID 326356
When preparing against Martin Liska, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Martin Liska, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Martin Liska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Liska 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 | 1,846 | 1,894 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,846 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 24.2% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 185 rated games against 161 different opponents, across 63 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 138 | 42 | 43 | 53 | 30.4% | 1,877 | 1,834 | 7 |
| Rapid | 21 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 38.1% | 1,787 | 1,587 | 2 |
| Blitz | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 30.8% | 1,730 | 1,530 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 90 | 14 | 25 | 51 | 15.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 47 | 25 | 8 | 14 | 53.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,905 | 1,505 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1,716 | 1,816 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,728 | 1,628 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1,795 | 1,617 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1,974 | 1,814 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1,996 | 1,896 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1,770 | 1,970 |
| 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1,749 | 1,920 |
| 2018 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 1,755 | 1,580 |
| 2017 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1,761 | 1,627 |
| 2016 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1,831 | 1,751 |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,812 | 1,762 |
| 2014 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1,872 | 1,772 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1,691 | 1,691 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1,763 | 1,763 |
| 2011 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 1,977 | 1,959 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| 2009 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1,909 | 1,795 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,987 | 1,587 |
| 2007 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1,889 | 1,889 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Liska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Liska's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Liska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Liska usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Liska usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Liska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Liska usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Liska usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Liska's chess games
All 33 games by Martin Liska in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Josef Crha | 1,998 | chT2C-CZE 2122 | D55 |
| Apr 2011 | Michal Holes | 1,897 | Karlovy Vary Open | A40 |
| Jan 2023 | Ladislav Krch | 1,599 | chT-Liberec Region 2223 | C02 |
| May 2011 | Jan Libosvar | 1,566 | Karlovy Vary Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,787 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| Brno Duras Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,641 |
| chT-Liberec Region 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,770 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Liska's chess games?
33 games by Martin Liska, from Oct 2008 to Oct 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 Martin Liska has played.
What does Martin Liska play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Martin Liska opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Liska answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Martin Liska play as White?
As White, Martin Liska's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Liska play as Black?
As Black, Martin Liska most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Martin Liska's FIDE rating?
Martin Liska is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Martin Liska played?
Our database contains 33 games by Martin Liska, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Liska?
33 games by Martin Liska 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.