Prepare against Liu,Tianyi (Jack)
United Kingdom · World #11,541 classical · FIDE ID 8627894
Our database contains 237 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack), covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liu,Tianyi (Jack) 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 | 2,147 | 2,225 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,044 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,060 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 86 | 71 | 80 | 36.3% |
| As White | 116 | 45 | 32 | 39 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 41 | 39 | 41 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 91.4% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 6.9% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 97.7% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s chess games
All 237 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack) in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 86 wins, 71 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Peter K Wells | 2,364 | 19th South Wales Open | C92 |
| Oct 2024 | Pablo Luis Aguado Doncel | 2,319 | III Colonia IM | B32 |
| Jul 2026 | David Gluckman | 2,240 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | E60 |
| Aug 2025 | Jacob D Yoon | 2,203 | 111th ch-GBR | B12 |
| Aug 2024 | Thomas Villiers | 2,195 | 3rd Kingston Inv 2024 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,800 |
| III Colonia IM | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,230 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,171 |
| London Classic Masters | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s chess games?
237 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack), from Dec 2018 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 Liu,Tianyi (Jack) has played.
What does Liu,Tianyi (Jack) play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Liu,Tianyi (Jack) opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liu,Tianyi (Jack) answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Liu,Tianyi (Jack) play as White?
As White, Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liu,Tianyi (Jack) play as Black?
As Black, Liu,Tianyi (Jack) most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s FIDE rating?
Liu,Tianyi (Jack) is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Liu,Tianyi (Jack) played?
Our database contains 237 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack), covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 71 draws, 80 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liu,Tianyi (Jack)?
237 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack) 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.