Prepare against Fung Ming Mathew Liu
Hong Kong SAR China · World #348,906 classical · FIDE ID 6006426
When preparing against Fung Ming Mathew Liu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Fung Ming Mathew Liu, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fung Ming Mathew Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fung Ming Mathew 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 | 1,641 | 1,740 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,667 | 1,730 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,715 | 1,692 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 45.0% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fung Ming Mathew Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fung Ming Mathew Liu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Fung Ming Mathew Liu's chess games
All 40 games by Fung Ming Mathew Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Xiaozhi Wang | 1,872 | Asia Cup U14 | D37 |
| Dec 2023 | Cheng Liu | 1,825 | Hong Kong Open | C41 |
| Dec 2018 | Shyun Fwu Aldrin Wong | 1,643 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | C54 |
| Dec 2018 | Chi Chen | 1,487 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | C01 |
| Dec 2018 | Cho Yaw Heng | 1,435 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,431 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,624 |
| Asia Cup U14 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,546 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U08 4th | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fung Ming Mathew Liu's chess games?
40 games by Fung Ming Mathew Liu, from Jan 2019 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 Fung Ming Mathew Liu has played.
What does Fung Ming Mathew Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Fung Ming Mathew Liu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fung Ming Mathew Liu answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Fung Ming Mathew Liu play as White?
As White, Fung Ming Mathew Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fung Ming Mathew Liu play as Black?
As Black, Fung Ming Mathew Liu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Fung Ming Mathew Liu's FIDE rating?
Fung Ming Mathew Liu is currently rated 1,641 in classical chess, 1,667 in rapid and 1,715 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Fung Ming Mathew Liu played?
Our database contains 40 games by Fung Ming Mathew Liu, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fung Ming Mathew Liu?
40 games by Fung Ming Mathew 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.