Prepare against Dominique Li
FM · MCO · World #4,002 classical · FIDE ID 5400724
Our database contains 31 games by Dominique Li, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dominique Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominique 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 | 2,303 | 2,337 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 54.8% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 62.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominique Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominique Li's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Dominique Li's chess games
All 31 games by Dominique Li in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Dmitry Titov | 2,128 | 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | E92 |
| Oct 2021 | Christian Heuberger | 2,078 | 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | E15 |
| Oct 2022 | Safkhan Shahmammadli | 2,046 | 8th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | B06 |
| Nov 2021 | Igor Kupalov | 2,044 | 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | B23 |
| Sep 2022 | Jose Manuel Ruiz Rodriguez | 2,015 | 8th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | 2021 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,301 |
| Geneve Bois Gentil Open | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 2,162 |
| 8th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Basel Christmas Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2,155 |
| 55th Biel HTO | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2,250 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,803 |
| chT-SUI | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,137 |
| La Plagne Soleil Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominique Li's chess games?
31 games by Dominique Li, from Feb 2015 to Jul 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 Dominique Li has played.
What does Dominique Li play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Dominique Li opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominique Li answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Dominique Li play as White?
As White, Dominique Li's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominique Li play as Black?
As Black, Dominique Li most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Dominique Li's FIDE rating?
Dominique Li is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Dominique Li played?
Our database contains 31 games by Dominique Li, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominique Li?
31 games by Dominique 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.