Prepare against Hongyan Liu
China · World #35,313 classical · FIDE ID 8604789
When preparing against Hongyan Liu, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Hongyan Liu, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hongyan Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hongyan 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 | 1,958 | 2,079 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,076 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 70 | 59 | 79 | 33.7% |
| As White | 105 | 41 | 27 | 37 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 103 | 29 | 32 | 42 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hongyan Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hongyan Liu's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 79.0% | 53.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.6% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Liu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Liu usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Liu usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 66.7% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 85.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Hongyan Liu's chess games
All 208 games by Hongyan Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Oct 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: 70 wins, 59 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Yi Zhu | 2,366 | 2nd Shijiazhuang Open | D46 |
| Jun 2017 | Yu A Wang | 2,354 | CHN Team w | B43 |
| Jun 2018 | Xiaobing Gu | 2,306 | ch-CHN blitz w | A48 |
| Jul 2019 | Matija Ivic | 2,294 | Paracin 2nd w | B43 |
| Mar 2013 | Mikhail Vasilyev | 2,253 | 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 37 | 18 | 1,781 |
| CHN Team w | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 2,112 |
| 31st Wch U20 Girls | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 2,010 |
| Zhongshan zt w | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,086 |
| ch-CHN rapid w | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
| 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| 6th Penang Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hongyan Liu's chess games?
208 games by Hongyan Liu, from Nov 2010 to Oct 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 Hongyan Liu has played.
What does Hongyan Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Hongyan Liu opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hongyan Liu answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hongyan Liu play as White?
As White, Hongyan Liu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hongyan Liu play as Black?
As Black, Hongyan Liu most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Hongyan Liu's FIDE rating?
Hongyan Liu is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Hongyan Liu played?
Our database contains 208 games by Hongyan Liu, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 59 draws, 79 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hongyan Liu?
208 games by Hongyan 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.