Prepare against Joy Ching Li
WCM · Hong Kong SAR China · World #53,547 classical · FIDE ID 462462
When preparing against Joy Ching Li, expect 1.Nf3 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 60.9% over 23 games.
Our database contains 123 games by Joy Ching Li, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joy Ching Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joy Ching 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 | 1,879 | 1,879 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,622 | 1,645 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,668 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 47 | 18 | 58 | 38.2% |
| As White | 59 | 26 | 8 | 25 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 10 | 33 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joy Ching Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joy Ching Li's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 47 | 79.7% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 11 | 18.6% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 32.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 27.5% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Joy Ching Li's chess games
All 123 games by Joy Ching Li in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 47 wins, 18 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| A33 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Alice Lampard | 1,729 | Olympiad Women-44 | E01 |
| Jun 2026 | Zain Amir | 1,714 | 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | A04 |
| Oct 2023 | Melita Sunan Buhagiar | 1,619 | Asian Games tt w | D00 |
| Oct 2018 | Jean-Sebastien Bret | 1,534 | Hong Kong Open | E05 |
| Aug 2021 | Grace Co Estur | 1,472 | Online Olym Div4 A | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 18 | 6 | 1,279 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2019 | 13 | 3 | 1,125 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,128 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,714 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2021 | 10 | 9 | 1,619 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,565 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,627 |
| Asian Games tt w | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joy Ching Li's chess games?
123 games by Joy Ching Li, from Feb 2018 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 Joy Ching Li has played.
What does Joy Ching Li play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Joy Ching Li opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joy Ching Li answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Joy Ching Li play as White?
As White, Joy Ching Li's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 60.9% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joy Ching Li play as Black?
As Black, Joy Ching Li most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Joy Ching Li's FIDE rating?
Joy Ching Li is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,622 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Joy Ching Li played?
Our database contains 123 games by Joy Ching Li, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 58 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joy Ching Li?
123 games by Joy Ching 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.