Prepare against Awonder Liang
GM · United States · World #36 classical · FIDE ID 2056437
Our database contains 1,621 games by Awonder Liang, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Awonder Liang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Awonder Liang 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 | 2,690 | 2,719 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,549 | 2,556 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,565 | 2,588 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,621 | 762 | 477 | 382 | 47.0% |
| As White | 817 | 414 | 227 | 176 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 804 | 348 | 250 | 206 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Awonder Liang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Awonder Liang's side.
First moves as White (814 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 521 | 64.0% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 95 | 11.7% | 74.7% |
| d4 | 66 | 8.1% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 58 | 7.1% | 81.0% |
| c4 | 44 | 5.4% | 71.6% |
| h4 | 16 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Liang usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Liang usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Liang usually continues d4 (57.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 74.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Liang usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Liang usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Liang usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 141 | 40.2% | 58.5% |
| c5 | 74 | 21.1% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 66 | 18.8% | 53.0% |
| b6 | 28 | 8.0% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 15 | 4.3% | 76.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.0% | 85.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 223 | 74.6% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 32 | 10.7% | 45.3% |
| b6 | 25 | 8.4% | 84.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 3.7% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Awonder Liang's chess games
All 1,621 games by Awonder Liang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 762 wins, 477 draws, 382 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 58 | 44/6/8 | 75.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 45 | 29/10/6 | 64.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/10/9 | 44.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 13/12/7 | 40.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 31 | 16/11/4 | 51.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 18/7/5 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 70 | 14/37/19 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 15/11/8 | 44.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 33 | 18/10/5 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 9/15/8 | 28.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 30 | 9/14/7 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 28 | 23/3/2 | 82.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 18/4/6 | 64.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,847 | Carlsen-Challengers Simul | A05 |
| Feb 2018 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,811 | PRO League Stage | C96 |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Nakamura-Liang Blitz | A01 |
| Mar 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Mar 2019 | Wesley So | 2,762 | ch-USA 63rd | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 167 | 127 | 2,632 |
| Junior Speed Qual | 2022 | 83 | 34 | 2,489 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 56 | 34.5 | 2,627 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2022 | 45 | 30.5 | 2,587 |
| US Masters Open | 2023 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,501 |
| ch-USA | 2022 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,678 |
| chess.com Speed U20 | 2019 | 32 | 15 | 2,620 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 28 | 16 | 2,395 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nihal Sarin (37 games) · Andrew Hong (36 games) · Benjamin Gledura (34 games) · Brandon Jacobson (32 games) · Hans Moke Niemann (20 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (17 games) · Christopher Woojin Yoo (16 games) · Jeffery Xiong (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Awonder Liang's chess games?
1,621 games by Awonder Liang, from Jan 2011 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 Awonder Liang has played.
What does Awonder Liang play on the first move as White?
Across 814 games with White in our database, Awonder Liang opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Awonder Liang answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Awonder Liang play as White?
As White, Awonder Liang's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (58 games, 75.9% win rate); Réti Opening (45 games, 64.4% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 817 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Awonder Liang play as Black?
As Black, Awonder Liang most often plays: Indian Defense (70 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Réti Opening (33 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 804 games.
What is Awonder Liang's FIDE rating?
Awonder Liang is currently rated 2,690 in classical chess, 2,549 in rapid and 2,565 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,719 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Awonder Liang played?
Our database contains 1,621 games by Awonder Liang, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 762 wins, 477 draws, 382 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Awonder Liang?
1,621 games by Awonder Liang 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.