Prepare against Ho Yin Liu
Hong Kong SAR China · World #122,516 classical · FIDE ID 6003737
When preparing against Ho Yin Liu, expect 1.c4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 52 games by Ho Yin Liu, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ho Yin Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ho Yin Liu 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 | 1,666 | 1,666 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,742 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,720 | 1,720 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 22 | 6 | 24 | 42.3% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ho Yin Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ho Yin Liu's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 36.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Liu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Ho Yin Liu's chess games
All 52 games by Ho Yin Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Duncan Ray Chiu | 1,694 | 69th Festival of Sport - Golden Bauhinia Chess | Challenger | A14 |
| Jul 2015 | Jean-Sebastien Bret | 1,585 | Hong Kong Summer Open | C11 |
| Oct 2015 | Aravind Mahadevan | 1,454 | ch-Hong Kong Open | C33 |
| Oct 2015 | Kenzo Joseph Wilson | 1,359 | ch-Hong Kong Open | D00 |
| Nov 2017 | Bo Pang | 1,254 | ch-Hong Kong Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,623 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,390 |
| Hong Kong Summer Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,670 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,687 |
| 69th Festival of Sport - Golden Bauhinia Chess | Challenger | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,586 |
| chT-Hong Kong | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,431 |
| ch-CAN U20 U1800 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ho Yin Liu's chess games?
52 games by Ho Yin Liu, from Sep 2015 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 Ho Yin Liu has played.
What does Ho Yin Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ho Yin Liu opens with 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ho Yin Liu answers 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ho Yin Liu play as White?
As White, Ho Yin Liu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ho Yin Liu play as Black?
As Black, Ho Yin Liu most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ho Yin Liu's FIDE rating?
Ho Yin Liu is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,720 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,666 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ho Yin Liu played?
Our database contains 52 games by Ho Yin Liu, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ho Yin Liu?
52 games by Ho Yin Liu 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.