Prepare against Harvey Li
United Kingdom · World #44,772 classical · FIDE ID 343407790
Our database contains 31 games by Harvey Li, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harvey Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harvey 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 | 1,915 | 1,972 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 19.4% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harvey Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harvey Li's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Harvey Li's chess games
All 31 games by Harvey Li in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 6 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Kenneth Hobson | 2,307 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | E46 |
| Jul 2026 | Robert F Willmoth | 2,146 | Sussex University Masters | A04 |
| Aug 2025 | Maksim Aleksenko | 1,893 | V Mindsports Int Open | E71 |
| Jun 2026 | Ushakan Thushyanthan | 1,732 | 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Rayyan Mussa | 1,639 | 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,753 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,655 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,102 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,988 |
| 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,909 |
| V Menorca Open A 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harvey Li's chess games?
31 games by Harvey Li, from Jun 2022 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 Harvey Li has played.
What does Harvey Li play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Harvey Li opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harvey Li answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Harvey Li play as White?
As White, Harvey Li's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harvey Li play as Black?
As Black, Harvey Li most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Harvey Li's FIDE rating?
Harvey Li is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (May 2026).
How many games has Harvey Li played?
Our database contains 31 games by Harvey Li, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harvey Li?
31 games by Harvey 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.