Prepare against Chengzhang Li
China · World #49,202 classical · FIDE ID 8624917
Our database contains 54 games by Chengzhang Li, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,896 | 1,896 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 37.0% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 36.0% |
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 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 69.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 17.2% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Li usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Chengzhang Li's chess games
All 54 games by Chengzhang Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E71 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Pengyu Chen | 2,286 | Belt and Road Hunan Open C | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | Tang,Xinzhi | 2,088 | National Open Shenzhen | E24 |
| Jun 2026 | Xia,Jinnan | 2,074 | National Open Shenzhen | E24 |
| Jun 2026 | Sun,Hanyu | 1,721 | National Open Shenzhen | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Mingchen Nie | 1,714 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛(蚌埠站) | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U16 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,591 |
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,955 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,099 |
| CHN Team Men 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 0 | 2,082 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (蚌埠站) | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛(蚌埠站) | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
| Chinese Youth U20 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chengzhang Li's chess games?
54 games by Chengzhang Li, from Aug 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 Chengzhang Li has played.
What does Chengzhang Li play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Chengzhang Li opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chengzhang Li answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% 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); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 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 (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 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 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Chengzhang Li played?
Our database contains 54 games by Chengzhang Li, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chengzhang Li?
54 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.