Prepare against Qikai Liu
China · World #79,375 classical · FIDE ID 8646236
When preparing against Qikai Liu, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Qikai Liu, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qikai Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qikai 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 | 1,791 | 1,831 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,765 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qikai Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qikai Liu's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 41.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Liu usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Qikai Liu's chess games
All 52 games by Qikai Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 18 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Haoyu Li | 2,233 | ch-CHN Gp-B | D09 |
| Apr 2024 | Qibing Tao | 1,875 | ch-CHN Gp-B | D46 |
| Aug 2026 | Fanrong Meng | 1,653 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid B14 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Chenhao Hui | 1,632 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid B14 | A15 |
| Aug 2023 | Yichi(BJ) Zhang | 1,621 | 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 1,589 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid B14 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,706 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz B14 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,724 |
| China National Chess Open | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 1,822 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U14 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qikai Liu's chess games?
52 games by Qikai Liu, from Sep 2023 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 Qikai Liu has played.
What does Qikai Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Qikai Liu opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qikai Liu answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Qikai Liu play as White?
As White, Qikai Liu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qikai Liu play as Black?
As Black, Qikai Liu most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Qikai Liu's FIDE rating?
Qikai Liu is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Qikai Liu played?
Our database contains 52 games by Qikai Liu, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qikai Liu?
52 games by Qikai 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.