Prepare against Liam Liu
United States · World #11,127 classical · FIDE ID 39918270
When preparing against Liam Liu, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games).
Our database contains 38 games by Liam Liu, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Liam Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam 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 | 2,153 | 2,153 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 26.3% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Liu's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Liu usually continues c3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Liam Liu's chess games
All 38 games by Liam Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tymur Keleberda | 2,358 | National Open 2026 | B50 |
| Jul 2025 | Aarush Vinod | 2,271 | Marshall Summer Inv IMD | E33 |
| Nov 2024 | Bram Ten Dam | 2,012 | World Cadets U10 | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Julio Alberto Aguilar Huang | 1,793 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O12 | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Joshua Molina Vivas | 1,686 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O12 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,844 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMD | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,778 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| DC International 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,071 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,971 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Liu's chess games?
38 games by Liam Liu, from Sep 2023 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 Liam Liu has played.
What does Liam Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Liam Liu opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Liu answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Liam Liu play as White?
As White, Liam Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Liu play as Black?
As Black, Liam Liu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Liam Liu's FIDE rating?
Liam Liu is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Liam Liu played?
Our database contains 38 games by Liam Liu, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Liu?
38 games by Liam 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.