Prepare against Yuliya Liavonava
WFM · FIDE · World #14,113 classical · FIDE ID 13524178
When preparing against Yuliya Liavonava, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 391 games by Yuliya Liavonava, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yuliya Liavonava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuliya Liavonava 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 | 2,116 | 2,207 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,200 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,061 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 175 | 57 | 159 | 44.8% |
| As White | 192 | 90 | 28 | 74 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 199 | 85 | 29 | 85 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuliya Liavonava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuliya Liavonava's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 100 | 52.1% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 69 | 35.9% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.2% | 65.0% |
| a3 | 6 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 54.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Liavonava usually continues Nc3 (43.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Liavonava usually continues Nc3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Liavonava usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Liavonava usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Liavonava usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Liavonava usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 99.0% | 51.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 67.7% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 21 | 32.3% | 35.7% |
Yuliya Liavonava's chess games
All 391 games by Yuliya Liavonava in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - Sep 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: 175 wins, 57 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 13/5/16 | 38.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 12/3/16 | 38.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,555 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
| Jul 2025 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,454 | Minsk Open | B08 |
| Mar 2026 | Sim Maerevoet | 2,441 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Jul 2025 | Roman Lovkov | 2,419 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Apr 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 72 | 37.5 | 2,254 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 41 | 15 | 2,099 |
| ch-BLR U20 Girls | 2024 | 27 | 15 | 1,818 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 14 | 8 | 2,052 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G18 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,250 |
| Wch U16 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,648 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Margarita Bendik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuliya Liavonava's chess games?
391 games by Yuliya Liavonava, from Dec 2018 to Sep 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 Yuliya Liavonava has played.
What does Yuliya Liavonava play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Yuliya Liavonava opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuliya Liavonava answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Yuliya Liavonava play as White?
As White, Yuliya Liavonava's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (34 games, 38.2% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuliya Liavonava play as Black?
As Black, Yuliya Liavonava most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Yuliya Liavonava's FIDE rating?
Yuliya Liavonava is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yuliya Liavonava played?
Our database contains 391 games by Yuliya Liavonava, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 57 draws, 159 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuliya Liavonava?
391 games by Yuliya Liavonava 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.