Prepare against Hui Li
CM · MAC · World #17,742 classical · FIDE ID 15400310
When preparing against Hui Li, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bishop's Opening as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,410 games by Hui Li, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hui Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hui 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 | 2,078 | 2,082 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,133 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,038 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,410 | 418 | 235 | 756 | 29.6% |
| As White | 697 | 226 | 124 | 347 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 713 | 192 | 111 | 409 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hui Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hui Li's side.
First moves as White (697 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 694 | 99.6% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (43.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (32.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 291 | 85.6% | 39.0% |
| c5 | 49 | 14.4% | 40.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 54.5% | 27.7% |
| d5 | 100 | 45.0% | 36.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Hui Li's chess games
All 1,410 games by Hui Li in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 418 wins, 235 draws, 756 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 108 | 39/22/47 | 36.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 89 | 22/17/50 | 24.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 87 | 30/16/41 | 34.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 37 | 10/9/18 | 27.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 5/8/13 | 19.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 11/1/11 | 47.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 4/3/15 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 183 | 54/36/93 | 29.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 88 | 24/15/49 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 46 | 14/1/31 | 30.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 12/9/19 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 25 | 5/5/14 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 4/2/18 | 16.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 19 | 3/1/15 | 15.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,561 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Apr 2023 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,553 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| May 2021 | Leonid Sokolin | 2,497 | Titled Tue | B32 |
| Jun 2023 | Luka Budisavljevic | 2,491 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jan 2022 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,491 | Titled Tue | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,217 | 461 | 2,092 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,222 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 12 | 4 | 2,046 |
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,992 |
| Speed Chess GP4 | 2021 | 10 | 2 | 2,018 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,052 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,963 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hui Li's chess games?
1,410 games by Hui Li, from Jan 2010 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 Hui Li has played.
What does Hui Li play on the first move as White?
Across 697 games with White in our database, Hui Li opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hui Li answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Hui Li play as White?
As White, Hui Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (108 games, 36.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (89 games, 24.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (87 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 697 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hui Li play as Black?
As Black, Hui Li most often plays: Petrov's Defense (183 games, 29.5% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 27.3% win rate); Catalan (46 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 713 games.
What is Hui Li's FIDE rating?
Hui Li is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (May 2026).
How many games has Hui Li played?
Our database contains 1,410 games by Hui Li, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 418 wins, 235 draws, 756 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hui Li?
1,410 games by Hui 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.