Prepare against Huaqi Liu
China · World #34,259 classical · FIDE ID 8640319
When preparing against Huaqi Liu, expect 1.g3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 159 games by Huaqi Liu, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Huaqi Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Huaqi 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 | 1,963 | 2,106 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 47 | 40 | 72 | 29.6% |
| As White | 84 | 34 | 18 | 32 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 13 | 22 | 40 | 17.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Huaqi Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Huaqi Liu's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 29 | 34.5% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 21 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 15.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 14.3% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 10.7% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 35% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bg2 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 21.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Huaqi Liu's chess games
All 159 games by Huaqi Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - Sep 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: 47 wins, 40 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Lad Mandar Pradip | 2,392 | RUDAR 46 IM | A00 |
| Feb 2026 | Theo Bressy | 2,239 | Djerba Open A 2026 | B28 |
| Jul 2026 | Sedrak Matevosyan | 2,150 | Oskemen Open 2026 | Open | A38 |
| Mar 2026 | Jinnan Xia | 2,101 | 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | E68 |
| Feb 2026 | Baptiste Minde | 2,052 | Djerba Open A 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,553 |
| ch-CHN U12 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,824 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,931 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,660 |
| 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,809 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Huaqi Liu's chess games?
159 games by Huaqi Liu, from Mar 2023 to Sep 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 Huaqi Liu has played.
What does Huaqi Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Huaqi Liu opens with 1.g3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Huaqi Liu answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Huaqi Liu play as White?
As White, Huaqi Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Huaqi Liu play as Black?
As Black, Huaqi Liu most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Huaqi Liu's FIDE rating?
Huaqi Liu is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Huaqi Liu played?
Our database contains 159 games by Huaqi Liu, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 40 draws, 72 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Huaqi Liu?
159 games by Huaqi 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.