Prepare against Chengzhang Li

China · World #49,325 classical · FIDE ID 8624917

When preparing against Chengzhang Li, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).

Our database contains 63 games by Chengzhang Li, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chengzhang Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chengzhang 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chengzhang Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chengzhang Li's side.

First moves as White (34 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 52.3% score
  • …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
  • …d5 (36% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
  • …d6 (18% of these games) — Li usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
• 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 78.6% score
  • …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
  • …e5 (14% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
  • …d6 (14% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)

Chengzhang Li's chess games

All 63 games by Chengzhang Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 23 wins, 23 draws, 16 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Chengzhang Li's chess games?

63 games by Chengzhang Li, from Aug 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 Chengzhang Li has played.

What does Chengzhang Li play on the first move as White?

Across 34 games with White in our database, Chengzhang Li opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chengzhang Li answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).

What openings does Chengzhang Li play as White?

As White, Chengzhang Li's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Chengzhang Li play as Black?

As Black, Chengzhang Li most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.

What is Chengzhang Li's FIDE rating?

Chengzhang Li is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Chengzhang Li played?

Our database contains 63 games by Chengzhang Li, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 23 draws, 16 losses (36.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Chengzhang Li?

63 games by Chengzhang 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.

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