Prepare against Liu,Tianyi (Jack)
United Kingdom · World #8,204 classical · FIDE ID 8627894
When preparing against Liu,Tianyi (Jack), expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack), covering Dec 2018 to Sep 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 | 2,202 | 2,225 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,044 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,060 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 101 | 74 | 92 | 37.8% |
| As White | 131 | 55 | 34 | 42 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 46 | 40 | 50 | 33.8% |
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 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 90.1% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 6.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — (Jack) usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% 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 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 100.0% | 49.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 98.0% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s chess games
All 267 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack) in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - Sep 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: 101 wins, 74 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
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 |
| Aug 2026 | Livio Cancedda-Dupuis | 2,250 | VI Mindsports Int Open | B46 |
| Jul 2026 | David Gluckman | 2,240 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | E60 |
| Aug 2026 | Nicholas Kowalski Rubiales | 2,234 | VI Mindsports Int Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,771 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,800 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| London Classic Masters | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,171 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s chess games?
267 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack), from Dec 2018 to Sep 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 131 games with White in our database, Liu,Tianyi (Jack) opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% 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 (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 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 (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Liu,Tianyi (Jack)'s FIDE rating?
Liu,Tianyi (Jack) is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Liu,Tianyi (Jack) played?
Our database contains 267 games by Liu,Tianyi (Jack), covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 74 draws, 92 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liu,Tianyi (Jack)?
267 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.