Prepare against Qingnan Liu
GM · China · World #414 classical · FIDE ID 8603294
Our database contains 421 games by Qingnan Liu, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qingnan Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qingnan 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 | 2,529 | 2,551 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,514 | 2,542 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,537 | 2,537 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 153 | 168 | 100 | 36.3% |
| As White | 208 | 90 | 83 | 35 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 213 | 63 | 85 | 65 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qingnan Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qingnan Liu's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 86.1% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 8.7% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.9% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 50.6% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 22 | 25.3% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 20.7% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 45.5% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 20 | 22.7% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 12.5% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.1% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
Qingnan Liu's chess games
All 421 games by Qingnan Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 153 wins, 168 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 38 | 19/12/7 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 1/12/1 | 7.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,692 | chT-CHN | B94 |
| Apr 2015 | Igor Lysyj | 2,691 | chT-CHN | A44 |
| May 2012 | Hua Ni | 2,673 | 11th Asian Continental Open | B07 |
| Mar 2012 | Yifan Hou | 2,639 | ch-CHN | B23 |
| May 2018 | Dmitry Gordievsky | 2,638 | chT-CHN | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 124 | 66 | 2,547 |
| ch-CHN | 2015 | 33 | 12.5 | 2,509 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,479 |
| CHN Team | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,469 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2008 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,483 |
| CHN League Division A Pt1 | 2026 | 12 | 5 | 2,406 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2008 | 12 | 6 | 2,426 |
| 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2008 | 12 | 11.5 | 2,641 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qingnan Liu's chess games?
421 games by Qingnan Liu, from Jul 2004 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 Qingnan Liu has played.
What does Qingnan Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Qingnan Liu opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qingnan Liu answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Qingnan Liu play as White?
As White, Qingnan Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qingnan Liu play as Black?
As Black, Qingnan Liu most often plays: Pirc Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Qingnan Liu's FIDE rating?
Qingnan Liu is currently rated 2,529 in classical chess, 2,514 in rapid and 2,537 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,551 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Qingnan Liu played?
Our database contains 421 games by Qingnan Liu, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 168 draws, 100 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qingnan Liu?
421 games by Qingnan 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.