Prepare against Li Wu
FM · IOM · World #5,265 classical · FIDE ID 411086
Our database contains 278 games by Li Wu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Li Wu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Li Wu 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 | 2,266 | 2,345 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,318 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,278 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 95 | 95 | 88 | 34.2% |
| As White | 140 | 52 | 49 | 39 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 138 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Li Wu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Li Wu's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 67.1% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 15.0% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 14.3% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 90.0% | 50.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 80.0% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 16.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Li Wu's chess games
All 278 games by Li Wu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 95 wins, 95 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,663 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | A56 |
| Dec 2004 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,594 | 80th Hastings Masters | E91 |
| Sep 2007 | Yuri Vovk | 2,557 | Liverpool Open | E94 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,483 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B38 |
| Nov 2023 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,455 | FIDE Grand Swiss | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,326 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,409 |
| ch-GBR 94th | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,358 |
| Southend Open | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,254 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Li Wu's chess games?
278 games by Li Wu, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Wu has played.
What does Li Wu play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Li Wu opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Li Wu answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Li Wu play as White?
As White, Li Wu's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Li Wu play as Black?
As Black, Li Wu most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Li Wu's FIDE rating?
Li Wu is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (May 2012).
How many games has Li Wu played?
Our database contains 278 games by Li Wu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 95 draws, 88 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Li Wu?
278 games by Li Wu 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.