Prepare against Jason Liu
FM · Ireland · World #10,552 classical · FIDE ID 2514656
Our database contains 237 games by Jason Liu, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jason Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jason 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 | 2,161 | 2,268 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,236 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,197 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 94 | 88 | 55 | 39.7% |
| As White | 128 | 52 | 46 | 30 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 42 | 42 | 25 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jason Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jason Liu's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 95.3% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.9% | 90.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 82.8% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 12.1% | 78.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 56.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 44.0% | 72.7% |
Jason Liu's chess games
All 237 games by Jason Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 94 wins, 88 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Kevin Joel Cori Quispe | 2,464 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
| May 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,400 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jun 2026 | Orujov,Farid | 2,326 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | C18 |
| Aug 2025 | Dawid Janaszak | 2,306 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| May 2025 | Henning Holinka | 2,303 | Titled Tue Late | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 46 | 26.5 | 2,272 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-IRL 101st | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,001 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,257 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,139 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jason Liu's chess games?
237 games by Jason Liu, from Mar 2020 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 Jason Liu has played.
What does Jason Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Jason Liu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jason Liu answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Jason Liu play as White?
As White, Jason Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jason Liu play as Black?
As Black, Jason Liu most often plays: French Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Jason Liu's FIDE rating?
Jason Liu is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jason Liu played?
Our database contains 237 games by Jason Liu, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 88 draws, 55 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jason Liu?
237 games by Jason 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.