Prepare against Patrick Liu
FM · United States · World #4,383 classical · FIDE ID 30966213
Our database contains 189 games by Patrick Liu, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick 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 | 2,292 | 2,292 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,191 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 56 | 75 | 58 | 29.6% |
| As White | 90 | 33 | 40 | 17 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 23 | 35 | 41 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Liu's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 52.2% | 68.1% |
| d4 | 37 | 41.1% | 47.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 66.7% | 28.4% |
| c6 | 13 | 19.7% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.6% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Patrick Liu's chess games
All 189 games by Patrick Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 56 wins, 75 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Abdsattar,Alisher | 2,429 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Kuandykuly,Danis | 2,417 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B36 |
| Feb 2025 | Martin Martinez Romero | 2,393 | Chess sin Fronteras IM | B80 |
| Jul 2025 | Mykola Bortnyk | 2,381 | Marshall Summer Inv IMD | E04 |
| Mar 2024 | Isaac Antonio Garcia Guerrero | 2,299 | San Jose 1000 GM Spring Break 1A | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,358 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,242 |
| Santa Clara Presidents Day IM | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,113 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,068 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,899 |
| Chess sin Fronteras IM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| CCCSA Fall IMD | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,200 |
| Cornerstone Hols #2 IMA | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Liu's chess games?
189 games by Patrick Liu, from Sep 2019 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 Patrick Liu has played.
What does Patrick Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Patrick Liu opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Liu answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Patrick Liu play as White?
As White, Patrick Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Liu play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Liu most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Patrick Liu's FIDE rating?
Patrick Liu is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Patrick Liu played?
Our database contains 189 games by Patrick Liu, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 75 draws, 58 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Liu?
189 games by Patrick 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.