Prepare against Volodymyr Liuba
Ukraine · World #20,304 classical · FIDE ID 14100614
When preparing against Volodymyr Liuba, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 118 games by Volodymyr Liuba, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volodymyr Liuba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volodymyr Liuba 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 | 2,055 | 2,216 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,216 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,178 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 37 | 31 | 50 | 31.4% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 17 | 16 | 29 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volodymyr Liuba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volodymyr Liuba's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 98.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Liuba usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Liuba usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Liuba usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Liuba usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 20.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Volodymyr Liuba's chess games
All 118 games by Volodymyr Liuba in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 37 wins, 31 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,340 | 12th Marianske Lazne Open | C06 |
| Jan 2013 | Lukas Vlasak | 2,326 | 12th Marianske Lazne Open | B33 |
| Sep 2013 | Jan Pesout | 2,211 | Prague Pankrac Cup | B01 |
| Oct 2013 | Dalibor Prochazka | 2,202 | Prague Pankrac Cup | A28 |
| Nov 2013 | Jan Oresky | 2,191 | chT-CZE 1W 1314 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| Ricany Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Rodatychi Open | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,965 |
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| 12th Marianske Lazne Open | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,391 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volodymyr Liuba's chess games?
118 games by Volodymyr Liuba, from Sep 2009 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 Volodymyr Liuba has played.
What does Volodymyr Liuba play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Volodymyr Liuba opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volodymyr Liuba answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Volodymyr Liuba play as White?
As White, Volodymyr Liuba's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volodymyr Liuba play as Black?
As Black, Volodymyr Liuba most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Volodymyr Liuba's FIDE rating?
Volodymyr Liuba is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Volodymyr Liuba played?
Our database contains 118 games by Volodymyr Liuba, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 31 draws, 50 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volodymyr Liuba?
118 games by Volodymyr Liuba 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.