Prepare against Jonas Liu
DEU · World #49,551 classical · FIDE ID 34660941
When preparing against Jonas Liu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 48 games by Jonas Liu, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas 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 | 1,895 | 1,928 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 5 | 21 | 45.8% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Liu's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Jonas Liu's chess games
All 48 games by Jonas Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Oleksandr Kozlov | 1,962 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | B43 |
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Snallfot | 1,920 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | C55 |
| Nov 2025 | Tom Werner | 1,895 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C02 |
| Oct 2025 | Stephan Kobs | 1,885 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | B36 |
| May 2026 | Kyllian Gotthold Tanukusuma | 1,803 | DEM U12 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,488 |
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,830 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,537 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,668 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,741 |
| 33rd EY Open U10 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,652 |
| Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Liu's chess games?
48 games by Jonas Liu, from Jul 2023 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 Jonas Liu has played.
What does Jonas Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jonas Liu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Liu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Jonas Liu play as White?
As White, Jonas Liu's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Liu play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Liu most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jonas Liu's FIDE rating?
Jonas Liu is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jonas Liu played?
Our database contains 48 games by Jonas Liu, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Liu?
48 games by Jonas 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.