Prepare against Joshua Liu
CM · Australia · World #38,456 classical · FIDE ID 3279570
Our database contains 33 games by Joshua Liu, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua 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 | 1,942 | 2,051 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,936 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,903 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 30.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Liu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 29% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Liu usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Liu usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Liu usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Joshua Liu's chess games
All 33 games by Joshua Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tugaj,S | 2,247 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | C03 |
| Jun 2026 | Smieszek,W | 2,106 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Smail,Benedict | 2,078 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Rian,K | 2,063 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | A40 |
| Jun 2026 | Gu,Hardy | 2,001 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,995 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,931 |
| Churchie Int | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Liu's chess games?
33 games by Joshua Liu, from Aug 2024 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 Joshua Liu has played.
What does Joshua Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Joshua Liu opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.e3 (29% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Liu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Joshua Liu play as White?
As White, Joshua Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Van 't Kruijs Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Liu play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Liu most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Joshua Liu's FIDE rating?
Joshua Liu is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joshua Liu played?
Our database contains 33 games by Joshua Liu, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Liu?
33 games by Joshua 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.