Prepare against Adam Li
Canada · World #40,023 classical · FIDE ID 2632144
When preparing against Adam Li, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 43 games by Adam Li, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adam Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Li 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 | 1,935 | 1,976 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,729 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 32.6% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Li's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Adam Li's chess games
All 43 games by Adam Li in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Victor Plotkin | 2,264 | Toronto Crown Open | C42 |
| Jul 2024 | Zachary Dukic | 2,247 | Canadian Open | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Jin,Eric | 2,050 | Canadian Open 2026 | A05 |
| Sep 2024 | Saarthak Malakar | 2,019 | Toronto Crown Open | D79 |
| Sep 2024 | Syed Ibrahim Ahmed | 1,918 | Toronto Crown Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,904 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| Toronto Crown Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,115 |
| Toronto Open Crown | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Li's chess games?
43 games by Adam Li, from Nov 2018 to Aug 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 Adam Li has played.
What does Adam Li play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Adam Li opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Li answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Adam Li play as White?
As White, Adam Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Li play as Black?
As Black, Adam Li most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Adam Li's FIDE rating?
Adam Li is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Adam Li played?
Our database contains 43 games by Adam Li, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Li?
43 games by Adam Li 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.