Prepare against Jackie Li
FM · Australia · World #13,659 classical · FIDE ID 3225836
When preparing against Jackie Li, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Jackie Li, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jackie Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jackie 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 | 2,121 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,908 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 16.2% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jackie Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jackie Li's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Jackie Li's chess games
All 37 games by Jackie Li in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | Catalan | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Kris Chan | 2,071 | 58th Begonia Open | D30 |
| May 2026 | Daniel Doria | 1,742 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | E05 |
| Oct 2019 | Kathleen Hooi | 1,299 | Box Hill Open | E07 |
| Oct 2019 | Geoff R Kelly | 978 | Box Hill Open | C12 |
| Nov 2019 | Adrian Chew Lee | 919 | Box Hill Open | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,743 |
| Box Hill Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,460 |
| FIDE World Uni Teams A | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,117 |
| Melbourne Open | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,911 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,639 |
| 58th Begonia Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,202 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,036 |
| 55th Begonia Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jackie Li's chess games?
37 games by Jackie Li, from Nov 2015 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 Jackie Li has played.
What does Jackie Li play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jackie Li opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jackie Li answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jackie Li play as White?
As White, Jackie Li's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jackie Li play as Black?
As Black, Jackie Li most often plays: French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jackie Li's FIDE rating?
Jackie Li is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jackie Li played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jackie Li, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jackie Li?
37 games by Jackie 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.