Prepare against Maya Lapushnian
Israel · World #65,408 classical · FIDE ID 2837161
When preparing against Maya Lapushnian, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 50 games by Maya Lapushnian, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maya Lapushnian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maya Lapushnian 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 | 1,837 | 1,885 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,964 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,940 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 9 | 26 | 30.0% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maya Lapushnian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maya Lapushnian's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Lapushnian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lapushnian usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Lapushnian usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Maya Lapushnian's chess games
All 50 games by Maya Lapushnian in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Ido Sobel | 1,871 | Ramat Gan Open | B12 |
| Feb 2023 | Yaniv Medovoy | 1,842 | Ramat Gan Open | B23 |
| May 2025 | Lilian Eshkol | 1,841 | TCh-ISR Women's Elite | A04 |
| Jan 2023 | Avner Shapira | 1,814 | Ramat Gan Open | B90 |
| Dec 2020 | Manon Schippke | 1,794 | Wch FIDE Online U14 Girls Europe qual | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,589 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,547 |
| chT-ISR w | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,443 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,549 |
| Ramat Gan Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,844 |
| TCh-ISR Women's Elite | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,010 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls 28th | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,408 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maya Lapushnian's chess games?
50 games by Maya Lapushnian, from Sep 2017 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 Maya Lapushnian has played.
What does Maya Lapushnian play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Maya Lapushnian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maya Lapushnian answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Maya Lapushnian play as White?
As White, Maya Lapushnian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maya Lapushnian play as Black?
As Black, Maya Lapushnian most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Maya Lapushnian's FIDE rating?
Maya Lapushnian is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Maya Lapushnian played?
Our database contains 50 games by Maya Lapushnian, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maya Lapushnian?
50 games by Maya Lapushnian 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.