Prepare against Guohao Li
FM · China · World #2,889 classical · FIDE ID 8619999
When preparing against Guohao Li, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 324 games by Guohao Li, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guohao Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guohao 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 | 2,344 | 2,376 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,331 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 115 | 97 | 112 | 35.5% |
| As White | 167 | 66 | 55 | 46 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 157 | 49 | 42 | 66 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guohao Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guohao Li's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 56.0% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 27.7% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 21 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Li usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 67.1% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 17 | 24.3% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 56.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 34.8% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
Guohao Li's chess games
All 324 games by Guohao Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Sep 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: 115 wins, 97 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,538 | IV Menorca Open A | A46 |
| Jul 2024 | Eytan Rozen | 2,495 | Belgrade Serbia Open | A12 |
| Apr 2026 | Qi b Chen | 2,484 | CHN Team Men 2026 | B10 |
| Feb 2023 | Shixu B Wang | 2,484 | chT-CHN | E12 |
| Sep 2026 | Modipalli Deekshitha | 2,454 | 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category A | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 18 | 7 | 2,045 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,877 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| SixDays Budapest May IMB | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,452 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| 2nd Shijiazhuang Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guohao Li's chess games?
324 games by Guohao Li, from Aug 2016 to Sep 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 Guohao Li has played.
What does Guohao Li play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Guohao Li opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guohao Li answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Guohao Li play as White?
As White, Guohao Li's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guohao Li play as Black?
As Black, Guohao Li most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Guohao Li's FIDE rating?
Guohao Li is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Guohao Li played?
Our database contains 324 games by Guohao Li, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 97 draws, 112 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guohao Li?
324 games by Guohao 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.