Prepare against Murray Liu
Ireland · World #51,917 classical · FIDE ID 2517191
Our database contains 30 games by Murray Liu, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Murray Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murray 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 | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,884 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
| As White | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murray Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murray Liu's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Murray Liu's chess games
All 30 games by Murray Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Korneliusz Bartczak | 2,130 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Thomson Masters | B76 |
| Oct 2021 | Gabriel Kapitanic | 1,077 | ch-EU Hybrid U08 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 983 |
| ch-EU Schools U09 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,522 |
| 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | Thomson Masters | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,892 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,691 |
| The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murray Liu's chess games?
30 games by Murray Liu, from Jul 2022 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 Murray Liu has played.
What does Murray Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Murray Liu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murray Liu answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Murray Liu play as White?
As White, Murray Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murray Liu play as Black?
As Black, Murray Liu most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Murray Liu's FIDE rating?
Murray Liu is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Murray Liu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Murray Liu, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murray Liu?
30 games by Murray 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.