Prepare against Bo Li
IM · China · World #6,796 classical · FIDE ID 8602786
Our database contains 742 games by Bo Li, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bo Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bo 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 | 2,229 | 2,414 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,335 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,253 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 742 | 299 | 257 | 185 | 40.3% |
| As White | 372 | 161 | 146 | 64 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 370 | 138 | 111 | 121 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bo Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bo Li's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 328 | 88.2% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 27 | 7.3% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.3% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 49.1% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 43 | 26.1% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 10.3% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 9.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Bo Li's chess games
All 742 games by Bo Li in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 299 wins, 257 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 63 | 26/27/10 | 41.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 48 | 24/17/7 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 35 | 14/16/5 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 14/9/1 | 58.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 13/6/2 | 59.1% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 21/13/9 | 48.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Alexander Zubov | 2,604 | 36th Zalakaros Open | D23 |
| Mar 2019 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,571 | 9th Mashhad Ferdowsi Open | E65 |
| Apr 2005 | Wenjin Wu | 2,535 | Jinan Torch Cup | A01 |
| May 2017 | Noel Studer | 2,498 | 36th Zalakaros Open | D27 |
| May 2018 | Albert Bokros | 2,480 | 37th Zalakaros Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 27 | 20 | 2,230 |
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,019 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 20 | 10 | 2,205 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 12 | 2014 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,413 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,377 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,243 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2013 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bo Li's chess games?
742 games by Bo Li, from Apr 2003 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 Bo Li has played.
What does Bo Li play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Bo Li opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bo Li answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Bo Li play as White?
As White, Bo Li's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (63 games, 41.3% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (35 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bo Li play as Black?
As Black, Bo Li most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 370 games.
What is Bo Li's FIDE rating?
Bo Li is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Bo Li played?
Our database contains 742 games by Bo Li, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 299 wins, 257 draws, 185 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bo Li?
742 games by Bo 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.