Prepare against Harry Li
United Kingdom · World #8,467 classical · FIDE ID 430145
When preparing against Harry Li, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 176 games by Harry Li, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harry Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry 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 | 2,196 | 2,247 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,028 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,980 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 73 | 51 | 52 | 41.5% |
| As White | 88 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 88 | 37 | 24 | 27 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Li's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 59.1% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 36 | 40.9% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Li usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 97.6% | 57.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Harry Li's chess games
All 176 games by Harry Li in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 73 wins, 51 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Benjamin Haldorsen | 2,426 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
| Feb 2020 | Harry Grieve | 2,370 | Birmingham Open | D30 |
| Jan 2026 | David J Eggleston | 2,349 | 4NCL 2025-26 | E28 |
| May 2026 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,307 | 4NCL 2025-26 | E73 |
| May 2025 | Max Pert | 2,290 | 4NCL 2024-25 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,074 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,308 |
| chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,282 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,074 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,267 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Li's chess games?
176 games by Harry Li, from Oct 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 Harry Li has played.
What does Harry Li play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Harry Li opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Li answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Harry Li play as White?
As White, Harry Li's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Li play as Black?
As Black, Harry Li most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Harry Li's FIDE rating?
Harry Li is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (May 2025).
How many games has Harry Li played?
Our database contains 176 games by Harry Li, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 51 draws, 52 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Li?
176 games by Harry 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.