Prepare against Maxim Li
DEU · World #20,937 classical · FIDE ID 16243919
When preparing against Maxim Li, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 81 games by Maxim Li, covering Sep 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maxim Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxim Li 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 | 2,050 | 2,066 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 38.3% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 45.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2025): 58 rated games against 58 different opponents, across 20 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 58 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 41.4% | 1,965 | 2,030 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 24.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 24 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 58.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1,967 | 2,007 |
| 2024 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1,947 | 2,092 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,957 | 2,072 |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1,963 | 2,141 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,970 | 2,370 |
| 2018 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2,014 | 1,941 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,914 | 1,847 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxim Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxim Li's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Li usually continues f4 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 93.3% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Maxim Li's chess games
All 81 games by Maxim Li in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Oct 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: 31 wins, 25 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Peter Trzaska | 2,206 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 9899 | A15 |
| Nov 2022 | Sebastian Boehme | 2,172 | 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | B12 |
| Apr 2022 | Genadi Nekhamkis | 2,099 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | C02 |
| Jun 2000 | Dietmar Crede | 2,076 | Ruhrgebiet VL VK 9900 Relegation 6 | A05 |
| Aug 2018 | Carsten Held | 2,070 | 30th Wiesbaden Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VL1 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 7 | 2,482 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 2,104 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,045 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 9798 | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxim Li's chess games?
81 games by Maxim Li, from Sep 2017 to Oct 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 Maxim Li has played.
What does Maxim Li play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Maxim Li opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxim Li answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Maxim Li play as White?
As White, Maxim Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxim Li play as Black?
As Black, Maxim Li most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Maxim Li's FIDE rating?
Maxim Li is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Maxim Li played?
Our database contains 81 games by Maxim Li, covering Sep 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 25 draws, 25 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxim Li?
81 games by Maxim Li 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.