Prepare against Jason Liang
IM · United States · World #1,083 classical · FIDE ID 30940303
When preparing against Jason Liang, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Neo-Catalan as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 763 games by Jason Liang, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jason Liang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jason Liang 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 | 2,445 | 2,530 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,378 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,378 | 2,378 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 763 | 336 | 192 | 234 | 44.0% |
| As White | 382 | 186 | 91 | 105 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 381 | 150 | 101 | 129 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jason Liang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jason Liang's side.
First moves as White (382 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 244 | 63.9% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 77 | 20.2% | 55.8% |
| b3 | 19 | 5.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.7% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| c3 | 9 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Liang usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Liang usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Liang usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Liang usually continues Bf4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Liang usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Liang usually continues Qd3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 97 | 55.1% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 48 | 27.3% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 16 | 9.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 65.8% | 50.6% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 30.8% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Jason Liang's chess games
All 763 games by Jason Liang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 336 wins, 192 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 43 | 17/9/17 | 39.5% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/11/4 | 46.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Tamas Banusz | 2,631 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Dec 2020 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,628 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Dec 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,605 | PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | B67 |
| Dec 2022 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,600 | 32nd North American Open | B13 |
| Apr 2021 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | Titled Tue | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 177 | 97 | 2,348 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2024 | 18 | 14 | 2,398 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2024 | 18 | 6 | 2,335 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM A | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,422 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,366 |
| Gelfand Camp Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | 2020 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,474 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jason Liang's chess games?
763 games by Jason Liang, from Apr 2017 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 Jason Liang has played.
What does Jason Liang play on the first move as White?
Across 382 games with White in our database, Jason Liang opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jason Liang answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jason Liang play as White?
As White, Jason Liang's most-played openings in our database are: London System (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 382 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jason Liang play as Black?
As Black, Jason Liang most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 381 games.
What is Jason Liang's FIDE rating?
Jason Liang is currently rated 2,445 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,378 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,530 (May 2023).
How many games has Jason Liang played?
Our database contains 763 games by Jason Liang, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 336 wins, 192 draws, 234 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jason Liang?
763 games by Jason Liang 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.