Prepare against Henry Li
FM · Ireland · World #4,374 classical · FIDE ID 2508524
When preparing against Henry Li, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Henry Li, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henry Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry 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 | 2,292 | 2,319 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,260 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 99 | 67 | 79 | 40.4% |
| As White | 125 | 53 | 36 | 36 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 120 | 46 | 31 | 43 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Li's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 99.2% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (76.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 82.7% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.5% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Henry Li's chess games
All 245 games by Henry Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 99 wins, 67 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 17/4/4 | 68.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Matthew J Turner | 2,521 | Dublin Gonzaga Masters | C45 |
| Nov 2016 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,457 | 32nd EU-Cup | B23 |
| Jan 2020 | Alex Astaneh Lopez | 2,432 | Dublin Irish New Year GM | A49 |
| Jul 2019 | Swayangsu Satyapragyan | 2,390 | 10th Vaujany Open A | C96 |
| Oct 2018 | Rob Bertholee | 2,334 | 22nd Hoogeveen Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2019 | 34 | 18 | 2,137 |
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,269 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,685 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| Dublin Hogarty Memorial IM | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,218 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Li's chess games?
245 games by Henry Li, from Aug 2014 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 Henry Li has played.
What does Henry Li play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Henry Li opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Li answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henry Li play as White?
As White, Henry Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 68.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Li play as Black?
As Black, Henry Li most often plays: Italian Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Henry Li's FIDE rating?
Henry Li is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Henry Li played?
Our database contains 245 games by Henry Li, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 67 draws, 79 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Li?
245 games by Henry 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.