Prepare against Hewei Li
DEU · World #7,010 classical · FIDE ID 34619763
Our database contains 40 games by Hewei Li, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hewei Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hewei 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 | 2,225 | 2,225 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,036 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,041 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 27.5% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hewei Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hewei Li's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 75.0% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 75% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Hewei Li's chess games
All 40 games by Hewei Li in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Manish Anto Cristiano F | 2,379 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | A08 |
| Oct 2025 | Bram Ten Dam | 2,185 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B76 |
| Oct 2025 | Sofiia Moskalets | 2,176 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B76 |
| Oct 2025 | Achyuth Aravindhan | 2,144 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B31 |
| May 2026 | Daniel Johnen | 2,074 | 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
| 2026 Belt and Road International Chess Open (Kuqa, Xinjiang) | Group A | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,997 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,862 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,926 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,222 |
| Bundesliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hewei Li's chess games?
40 games by Hewei Li, from May 2022 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 Hewei Li has played.
What does Hewei Li play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Hewei Li opens with 1.Nf3 (75% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hewei Li answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games).
What openings does Hewei Li play as White?
As White, Hewei Li's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hewei Li play as Black?
As Black, Hewei Li most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Hewei Li's FIDE rating?
Hewei Li is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hewei Li played?
Our database contains 40 games by Hewei Li, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hewei Li?
40 games by Hewei 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.