Prepare against Georgiy Li
South Korea · World #31,322 classical · FIDE ID 14201003
Our database contains 57 games by Georgiy Li, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgiy Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgiy 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 | 1,978 | 2,212 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,134 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 15 | 8 | 34 | 26.3% |
| As White | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgiy Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgiy Li's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 72.7% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Li usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Georgiy Li's chess games
All 57 games by Georgiy Li in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Radik Asylguzhin | 2,384 | 3rd Dubai Open | C45 |
| Aug 2001 | Abdul Hameed El Arousy | 2,332 | 11th Abu Dhabi Open | A13 |
| Aug 2001 | Antonio Molina Morena | 2,293 | 11th Abu Dhabi Open | D36 |
| Apr 2001 | Mansoor Abdullah | 2,258 | 3rd Dubai Open | C45 |
| Apr 2001 | Sergey Kayumov | 2,244 | 3rd Dubai Open | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Abu Dhabi Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,243 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| 3rd Dubai Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| 4th Dubai Open | 2002 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,252 |
| Seoul Korea Masters | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,859 |
| 4th Agzamov Memorial | 2010 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,192 |
| Tashkent Hokim Cup 4th | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,983 |
| 6th Agzamov Memorial | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgiy Li's chess games?
57 games by Georgiy Li, from Apr 2003 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 Georgiy Li has played.
What does Georgiy Li play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Georgiy Li opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgiy Li answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Georgiy Li play as White?
As White, Georgiy Li's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgiy Li play as Black?
As Black, Georgiy Li most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Georgiy Li's FIDE rating?
Georgiy Li is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Georgiy Li played?
Our database contains 57 games by Georgiy Li, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 34 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgiy Li?
57 games by Georgiy 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.