Prepare against Manli Liu
WIM · China · World #20,054 classical · FIDE ID 8608121
Our database contains 471 games by Manli Liu, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manli Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manli 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 | 2,057 | 2,213 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,092 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,092 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 150 | 163 | 158 | 31.8% |
| As White | 237 | 89 | 84 | 64 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 234 | 61 | 79 | 94 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manli Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manli Liu's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 237 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 59.8% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 43 | 38.4% | 39.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 72.8% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 14.1% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.0% | 27.3% |
Manli Liu's chess games
All 471 games by Manli Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 150 wins, 163 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/14/13 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 51 | 12/20/19 | 23.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 3/12/9 | 12.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,518 | chT-CHN | B33 |
| Nov 2014 | Bela Khotenashvili | 2,513 | chT-CHN | C00 |
| Sep 2022 | Qian Huang | 2,433 | chT-CHN Div-A Rapid | B01 |
| Aug 2016 | Ke Mu | 2,419 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | A01 |
| May 2025 | Yang Shen | 2,401 | CHN Team w | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2021 | 68 | 23 | 2,153 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 42 | 26 | 2,188 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 29 | 19.5 | 2,036 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 22 | 9 | 2,046 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,245 |
| ch-Asia Universities w | 2020 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,962 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,161 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mo Zhai (11 games) · Shiqun Ni (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manli Liu's chess games?
471 games by Manli Liu, from Nov 2010 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 Manli Liu has played.
What does Manli Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Manli Liu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manli Liu answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Manli Liu play as White?
As White, Manli Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manli Liu play as Black?
As Black, Manli Liu most often plays: Indian Defense (51 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Manli Liu's FIDE rating?
Manli Liu is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Manli Liu played?
Our database contains 471 games by Manli Liu, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 163 draws, 158 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manli Liu?
471 games by Manli 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.