Prepare against Joshua Li
DEU · World #51,492 classical · FIDE ID 34623639
When preparing against Joshua Li, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Joshua Li, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua 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 | 1,888 | 1,912 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,616 | 1,647 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,697 | 1,697 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 36.7% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Li's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Joshua Li's chess games
All 30 games by Joshua Li in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ming Sheng | 2,156 | DEM U14 | B14 |
| May 2026 | Gustav Jahn | 1,940 | DEM U14 | B54 |
| May 2024 | Marcel Jung | 1,709 | ch-GER U25 Open B | A08 |
| May 2026 | Arnesh Prashanthakumar | 1,696 | DEM U14 | C70 |
| May 2024 | Azat Hildebrand | 1,681 | ch-GER U25 Open B | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,698 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,865 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,419 |
| Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Li's chess games?
30 games by Joshua Li, from May 2023 to Oct 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 Joshua Li has played.
What does Joshua Li play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Joshua Li opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Li answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joshua Li play as White?
As White, Joshua Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Li play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Li most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Joshua Li's FIDE rating?
Joshua Li is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,616 in rapid and 1,697 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Joshua Li played?
Our database contains 30 games by Joshua Li, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Li?
30 games by Joshua 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.