Prepare against Hong Li
FM · China · World #6,276 classical · FIDE ID 8602182
Our database contains 70 games by Hong Li, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hong Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hong 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 | 2,240 | 2,365 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,365 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 44.3% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 53.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hong Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hong Li's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 94.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Li usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 67.6% |
Hong Li's chess games
All 70 games by Hong Li in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Kirill Kozionov | 2,423 | 14th Moscow Open A | B56 |
| Jan 2018 | Anna Ushenina | 2,423 | 14th Moscow Open A | D37 |
| Nov 2018 | Endre Vegh | 2,274 | Budapest FS11 IM | A57 |
| Dec 2018 | Tamas Gunes Ongut | 2,230 | Budapest FS12 IM | B94 |
| Jul 2018 | Albert Winkelman | 2,210 | 9th Vojvodina Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,010 |
| 9th Vojvodina Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| Xingtai Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| 14th Moscow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,411 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,372 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,396 |
| chT-CHN B | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hong Li's chess games?
70 games by Hong Li, from Apr 2003 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 Hong Li has played.
What does Hong Li play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Hong Li opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hong Li answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hong Li play as White?
As White, Hong Li's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hong Li play as Black?
As Black, Hong Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Hong Li's FIDE rating?
Hong Li is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Hong Li played?
Our database contains 70 games by Hong Li, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 16 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hong Li?
70 games by Hong 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.