Prepare against Hairan Liang
CM · Canada · World #9,979 classical · FIDE ID 2620278
Our database contains 215 games by Hairan Liang, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hairan Liang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hairan Liang 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 | 2,170 | 2,251 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,057 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 81 | 49 | 85 | 37.7% |
| As White | 106 | 42 | 27 | 37 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 39 | 22 | 48 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hairan Liang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hairan Liang's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 90.6% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Liang usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Liang usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Liang usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Liang usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Liang usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 84.7% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 15.3% | 18.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Hairan Liang's chess games
All 215 games by Hairan Liang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 81 wins, 49 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Bator Sambuev | 2,542 | Oakville Winter Open | C06 |
| Apr 2018 | Vladimir Seliverstov | 2,464 | Titled Tue | E00 |
| Oct 2018 | Jakub Pulpan | 2,403 | Titled Tue | B52 |
| Mar 2026 | Zoey Tang | 2,366 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | E11 |
| Nov 2025 | D Czerw | 2,362 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 45 | 16 | 2,131 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,949 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 1,908 |
| Aurora Fall Open | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,189 |
| Aurora Summer Open | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hairan Liang's chess games?
215 games by Hairan Liang, from Jul 2014 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 Hairan Liang has played.
What does Hairan Liang play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Hairan Liang opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hairan Liang answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hairan Liang play as White?
As White, Hairan Liang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hairan Liang play as Black?
As Black, Hairan Liang most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Hairan Liang's FIDE rating?
Hairan Liang is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Hairan Liang played?
Our database contains 215 games by Hairan Liang, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 49 draws, 85 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hairan Liang?
215 games by Hairan Liang 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.