Prepare against Yiheng Li
CM · Hong Kong SAR China · World #13,214 classical · FIDE ID 6006760
Our database contains 153 games by Yiheng Li, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yiheng Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yiheng 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 | 2,126 | 2,126 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 68 | 31 | 54 | 44.4% |
| As White | 66 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 87 | 40 | 11 | 36 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yiheng Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yiheng Li's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 83.3% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 15.2% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 95.6% | 61.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
Yiheng Li's chess games
All 153 games by Yiheng Li in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 68 wins, 31 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Divya,Deshmukh | 2,500 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B25 |
| Jun 2026 | Chen,Qi b | 2,466 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Leiva,G | 2,332 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | B94 |
| Jun 2026 | Rakshitta,Ravi | 2,321 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B50 |
| Jun 2026 | Kao,Jamison Edrich | 2,242 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,036 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,309 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,091 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,380 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yiheng Li's chess games?
153 games by Yiheng Li, from Feb 2020 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 Yiheng Li has played.
What does Yiheng Li play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Yiheng Li opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yiheng Li answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Yiheng Li play as White?
As White, Yiheng Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yiheng Li play as Black?
As Black, Yiheng Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Yiheng Li's FIDE rating?
Yiheng Li is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yiheng Li played?
Our database contains 153 games by Yiheng Li, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 31 draws, 54 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yiheng Li?
153 games by Yiheng 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.