Prepare against Li Min Peng
GM · CHE · World #240 classical · FIDE ID 14112620
When preparing against Li Min Peng, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (22% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 4.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,161 games by Li Min Peng, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Li Min Peng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Li Min Peng 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 | 2,568 | 2,575 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,544 | 2,544 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,448 | 2,468 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,161 | 533 | 471 | 157 | 45.9% |
| As White | 573 | 284 | 220 | 69 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 588 | 249 | 251 | 88 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Li Min Peng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Li Min Peng's side.
First moves as White (572 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 43.7% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 179 | 31.3% | 72.3% |
| Nf3 | 109 | 19.1% | 71.6% |
| c4 | 22 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Peng usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Peng usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Peng usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 72.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Peng usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Peng usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Peng usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 22.3% | 65.7% |
| Nc6 | 65 | 21.7% | 63.8% |
| e5 | 59 | 19.7% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 45 | 15.0% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 34 | 11.3% | 72.1% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.3% | 85.0% |
Li Min Peng's chess games
All 1,161 games by Li Min Peng in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 533 wins, 471 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 48 | 31/13/4 | 64.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 12/14/10 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 15/14/4 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 26 | 4/15/7 | 15.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 21 | 3/17/1 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/7/2 | 57.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 50 | 31/8/11 | 62.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 40 | 21/10/9 | 52.5% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 35 | 11/20/4 | 31.4% |
| E08 | Catalan | 26 | 11/12/3 | 42.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/11/2 | 40.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/13/1 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 1/19/1 | 4.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/6/0 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,724 | Titled Tue | D95 |
| Sep 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,698 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Nov 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,682 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
| Nov 2024 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | C82 |
| Dec 2021 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,661 | Wch Blitz | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 175 | 111.5 | 2,451 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,501 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2007 | 17 | 9 | 2,026 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,486 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,337 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,551 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,497 |
| Warsaw Szansa Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,387 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Egor Bogdanov (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Li Min Peng's chess games?
1,161 games by Li Min Peng, from Oct 2008 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 Li Min Peng has played.
What does Li Min Peng play on the first move as White?
Across 572 games with White in our database, Li Min Peng opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Li Min Peng answers 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games).
What openings does Li Min Peng play as White?
As White, Li Min Peng's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (48 games, 64.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 573 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Li Min Peng play as Black?
As Black, Li Min Peng most often plays: Modern Defense (50 games, 62.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 588 games.
What is Li Min Peng's FIDE rating?
Li Min Peng is currently rated 2,568 in classical chess, 2,544 in rapid and 2,448 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,575 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Li Min Peng played?
Our database contains 1,161 games by Li Min Peng, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 533 wins, 471 draws, 157 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Li Min Peng?
1,161 games by Li Min Peng 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.