Prepare against Jacob Liu
United Kingdom · World #34,246 classical · FIDE ID 496960
When preparing against Jacob Liu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Jacob Liu, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob 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 | 1,962 | 1,962 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,852 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 72 | 28 | 62 | 44.4% |
| As White | 79 | 37 | 14 | 28 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 35 | 14 | 34 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Liu's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 100.0% | 61.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 90.6% | 46.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Jacob Liu's chess games
All 162 games by Jacob Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Aug 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: 72 wins, 28 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Indy Southcott-Moyers | 2,290 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Gary Kenworthy | 2,162 | 5th Milton Keynes FIDE Rapid Tournament | B38 |
| Jul 2026 | Peter G Large | 2,144 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | C18 |
| Jun 2026 | Kai Hanache | 2,134 | 2026 British Senior Team Challenge Final | C18 |
| Jul 2026 | Leech,A | 2,107 | Sussex University Masters | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,904 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,881 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,188 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,980 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Liu's chess games?
162 games by Jacob Liu, from Sep 2021 to Aug 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 Jacob Liu has played.
What does Jacob Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Jacob Liu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Liu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jacob Liu play as White?
As White, Jacob Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Liu play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Liu most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Jacob Liu's FIDE rating?
Jacob Liu is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jacob Liu played?
Our database contains 162 games by Jacob Liu, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 28 draws, 62 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Liu?
162 games by Jacob 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.