Prepare against Casper Liu
FM · DNK · World #3,051 classical · FIDE ID 1454153
When preparing against Casper Liu, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 32.3% over 31 games.
Our database contains 2,674 games by Casper Liu, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Casper Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Casper Liu 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 | 2,336 | 2,361 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,233 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,234 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,674 | 1,215 | 245 | 1,214 | 45.4% |
| As White | 1,335 | 631 | 132 | 572 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 1,339 | 584 | 113 | 642 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Casper Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Casper Liu's side.
First moves as White (1,335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 593 | 44.4% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 565 | 42.3% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 71 | 5.3% | 45.1% |
| f4 | 31 | 2.3% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 1.6% | 52.4% |
| b3 | 14 | 1.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bf4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bf4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (642 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 261 | 40.7% | 42.7% |
| e5 | 182 | 28.3% | 50.8% |
| c6 | 73 | 11.4% | 50.7% |
| Nc6 | 35 | 5.5% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 24 | 3.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 208 | 49.3% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 166 | 39.3% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 3.8% | 53.1% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 3.1% | 42.3% |
| f5 | 12 | 2.8% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Casper Liu's chess games
All 2,674 games by Casper Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 1,215 wins, 245 draws, 1,214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 299 | 135/26/138 | 45.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 79 | 37/6/36 | 46.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 75 | 40/6/29 | 53.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 51 | 21/8/22 | 41.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 49 | 22/9/18 | 44.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 38 | 13/3/22 | 34.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 37 | 14/4/19 | 37.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 18/1/16 | 51.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 21/3/8 | 65.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 14/4/14 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 121 | 43/8/70 | 35.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 68 | 30/6/32 | 44.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 57 | 27/4/26 | 47.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 51 | 28/1/22 | 54.9% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 51 | 31/3/17 | 60.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 49 | 30/3/16 | 61.2% |
| D02 | London System | 46 | 19/8/19 | 41.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 36 | 19/2/15 | 52.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 10/5/16 | 32.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 14/1/15 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,698 | Titled Tue Early | B08 |
| Feb 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,626 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B30 |
| Aug 2023 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,618 | Titled Tue Early | C22 |
| Dec 2025 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,615 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Jan 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,613 | Titled Tue | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,766 | 875 | 2,250 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 204 | 109.5 | 2,294 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 201 | 108 | 2,304 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 35 | 18 | 2,286 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 27 | 13 | 2,017 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2023 | 21 | 14 | 2,368 |
| Copenhagen CC IM | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 14 | 5 | 1,778 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolai Vlassov (12 games) · Akeem Brown (10 games) · Paulius Meskenas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Casper Liu's chess games?
2,674 games by Casper Liu, from Dec 2015 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 Casper Liu has played.
What does Casper Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 1,335 games with White in our database, Casper Liu opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Casper Liu answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Casper Liu play as White?
As White, Casper Liu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (299 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (79 games, 46.8% win rate); Sicilian (75 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Casper Liu play as Black?
As Black, Casper Liu most often plays: Sicilian (121 games, 35.5% win rate); Réti Opening (68 games, 44.1% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,339 games.
What is Casper Liu's FIDE rating?
Casper Liu is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Casper Liu played?
Our database contains 2,674 games by Casper Liu, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,215 wins, 245 draws, 1,214 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Casper Liu?
2,674 games by Casper Liu 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.