Prepare against Murray Liu
Ireland · World #51,917 classical · FIDE ID 2517191
When preparing against Murray Liu, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Murray Liu, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 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 | 1,807 | 1,885 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,884 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 16.2% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 653 rated games against 462 different opponents, across 99 events in 9 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 | 239 | 90 | 60 | 89 | 37.7% | 1,647 | 1,588 | 14 |
| Rapid | 207 | 99 | 25 | 83 | 47.8% | 1,714 | 1,661 | 8 |
| Blitz | 186 | 72 | 15 | 99 | 38.7% | 1,712 | 1,576 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 308 | 71 | 44 | 193 | 23.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 107 | 60 | 27 | 20 | 56.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 84 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 89 | 35 | 22 | 32 | 1,879 | 1,834 |
| 2025 | 162 | 74 | 32 | 56 | 1,787 | 1,777 |
| 2024 | 208 | 82 | 36 | 90 | 1,725 | 1,627 |
| 2023 | 114 | 48 | 11 | 55 | 1,379 | 1,250 |
| 2022 | 71 | 25 | 2 | 44 | 1,493 | 1,243 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,117 | 877 |
Where Murray Liu has played
Ireland (88) · Greece (2) · MNC (2) · Scotland (2) · Austria (1) · Belgium (1) · Czechia (1) · England (1) · Italy (1)
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Murray Liu's chess games
All 37 games by Murray Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 20 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% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 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% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 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% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 |
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| 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 |
| DCU Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,580 |
| 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?
37 games by Murray Liu, from Jul 2022 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 Murray Liu has played.
What does Murray Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Murray Liu opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murray Liu answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (7% 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 16 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 (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Murray Liu's FIDE rating?
Murray Liu is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Murray Liu played?
Our database contains 37 games by Murray Liu, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murray Liu?
37 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.