Prepare against Eric Liu
IM · United States · World #1,118 classical · FIDE ID 30960240
Our database contains 447 games by Eric Liu, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eric Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric 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 | 2,442 | 2,442 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,441 | 2,441 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,412 | 2,452 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 188 | 78 | 181 | 42.1% |
| As White | 222 | 100 | 37 | 85 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 225 | 88 | 41 | 96 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Liu's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 50.9% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 19.4% | 53.5% |
| b3 | 42 | 18.9% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 53.5% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Liu usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Liu usually continues b3 (79.2% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 55.0% | 39.3% |
| b6 | 23 | 20.7% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 9.0% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 36.6% | 46.2% |
| b6 | 23 | 32.4% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.3% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
Eric Liu's chess games
All 447 games by Eric Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 188 wins, 78 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 42 | 22/5/15 | 52.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | English Defense | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 23 | 12/1/10 | 52.2% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,602 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Mar 2024 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Feb 2026 | Gleb Dudin | 2,596 | 17th Southwest Class | B90 |
| Jan 2023 | Velimir Ivic | 2,585 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Jun 2023 | Emilio Cordova | 2,543 | Las Vegas National Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 231 | 129.5 | 2,308 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,392 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,906 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Winter 01 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,397 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-Pan American U16 34th | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,316 |
| Budapest SixDays 08 GM-B | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Liu's chess games?
447 games by Eric Liu, from Mar 2019 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 Eric Liu has played.
What does Eric Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Eric Liu opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Liu answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...b6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...b6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Eric Liu play as White?
As White, Eric Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 70.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Liu play as Black?
As Black, Eric Liu most often plays: English Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Eric Liu's FIDE rating?
Eric Liu is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,441 in rapid and 2,412 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Eric Liu played?
Our database contains 447 games by Eric Liu, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 78 draws, 181 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Liu?
447 games by Eric 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.