Prepare against Olivia Li
New Zealand · World #94,546 classical · FIDE ID 4317009
When preparing against Olivia Li, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 42 games by Olivia Li, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Olivia Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivia 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 | 1,745 | 1,783 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,769 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,602 | 1,652 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21.4% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivia Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivia Li's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Li usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Olivia Li's chess games
All 42 games by Olivia Li in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Timothy Huy Minh Ha | 1,777 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | C69 |
| Jul 2026 | Billy Heard | 1,774 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | C64 |
| Aug 2026 | Lok Jim (Lauren) Ng | 1,738 | NZ Women’s Championship 2026 | B22 |
| May 2026 | Asher Kirschbaum | 1,666 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | May | C56 |
| Mar 2026 | Kisara Hettiarachchi | 1,663 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,104 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | September | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,909 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | May | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,736 |
| Auckland Rapid 14 June 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,512 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | August | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,944 |
| NZ Women’s Championship 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivia Li's chess games?
42 games by Olivia Li, from Jun 2022 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 Olivia Li has played.
What does Olivia Li play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Olivia Li opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivia Li answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Olivia Li play as White?
As White, Olivia Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivia Li play as Black?
As Black, Olivia Li most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Olivia Li's FIDE rating?
Olivia Li is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid and 1,602 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Olivia Li played?
Our database contains 42 games by Olivia Li, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivia Li?
42 games by Olivia 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.