Mark LyellChess Games
Explore 2,623 Mark Lyell chess games from 1984 to 2022 in the CipherChess chess database. See Mark Lyell's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Mark Lyell plays most, and replay any Mark Lyell game move by move.
Mark Lyell's Opening Tree
Walk Mark Lyell's most-played openings move by move, straight from 2,623 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Mark Lyell most often plays e4 (1,265 games, 52% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4.
As Black, Mark Lyell most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (303 games, 43% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5.
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About Mark Lyell's chess games
This page collects 2,623 Mark Lyell chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1984 to 2022. Use it to study how Mark Lyell handles both colours, which openings Mark Lyell returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Mark Lyell's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Mark Lyell over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Mark Lyell chess”, “Mark Lyell chess games” or “Mark Lyell openings”, this is the complete Mark Lyell record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track Mark Lyell's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Mark Lyell played?
The CipherChess database holds 2,623 chess games played by Mark Lyell, spanning 1984 to 2022, with a 894 win, 639 draw and 1090 loss record.
What openings does Mark Lyell play?
Mark Lyell's most-played opening in the database is the Sicilian Defense: Closed. As White, Mark Lyell most often opens e4 (1,265 games). As Black, Mark Lyell most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (303 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Mark Lyell's win rate?
Across 2,623 games, Mark Lyell scores 46% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 894 wins, 639 draws and 1090 losses.