Prepare against Quang Liem Le
GM · VNM · World #18 classical · FIDE ID 12401137
When preparing against Quang Liem Le, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 27.7% over 94 games.
Our database contains 4,432 games by Quang Liem Le, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Quang Liem Le's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Quang Liem Le 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 | 2,732 | 2,741 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,626 | 2,771 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,675 | 2,843 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,432 | 2,289 | 1,254 | 889 | 51.6% |
| As White | 2,251 | 1,259 | 616 | 376 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 2,181 | 1,030 | 638 | 513 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Quang Liem Le's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Quang Liem Le's side.
First moves as White (2,244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,085 | 48.4% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 716 | 31.9% | 73.4% |
| e4 | 227 | 10.1% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 190 | 8.5% | 66.1% |
| g3 | 23 | 1.0% | 80.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 73.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Le usually continues e3 (78.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Le usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,004 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 412 | 41.0% | 67.5% |
| e5 | 400 | 39.8% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 119 | 11.9% | 68.9% |
| e6 | 54 | 5.4% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 16 | 1.6% | 78.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (719 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 495 | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 182 | 25.3% | 52.5% |
| f5 | 19 | 2.6% | 76.3% |
| g6 | 14 | 1.9% | 67.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 0.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Quang Liem Le's chess games
All 4,432 games by Quang Liem Le in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 2,289 wins, 1,254 draws, 889 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 232 | 129/67/36 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 217 | 126/49/42 | 58.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 206 | 142/37/27 | 68.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 193 | 104/57/32 | 53.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 116 | 44/50/22 | 37.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 96 | 67/19/10 | 69.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 75 | 37/24/14 | 49.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 65 | 31/26/8 | 47.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 65 | 39/15/11 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 59 | 25/20/14 | 42.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 149 | 74/46/29 | 49.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 110 | 61/31/18 | 55.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 104 | 61/23/20 | 58.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 95 | 36/38/21 | 37.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 94 | 26/48/20 | 27.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 79 | 42/20/17 | 53.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 76 | 38/18/20 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 69 | 34/18/17 | 49.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 66 | 29/27/10 | 43.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 65 | 26/20/19 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Oslo Esports Cup | A43 |
| Sep 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,835 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Final | C65 |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,816 | chess.com SpeedChess | A40 |
| Aug 2017 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Saint Louis Blitz | C45 |
| Aug 2017 | Levon Aronian | 2,799 | Saint Louis Rapid | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,198 | 893 | 2,648 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 85 | 46 | 2,703 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 73 | 45 | 2,735 |
| Saint Louis Blitz | 2025 | 72 | 42 | 2,817 |
| ch-VIE | 2010 | 67 | 44 | 2,493 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 63 | 36.5 | 2,694 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 50 | 35 | 2,717 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | 2013 | 37 | 20 | 2,772 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (77 games) · Wesley So (58 games) · Levon Aronian (54 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (47 games) · Magnus Carlsen (46 games) · Fabiano Caruana (40 games) · Anish Giri (34 games) · Jeffery Xiong (33 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Quang Liem Le's chess games?
4,432 games by Quang Liem Le, from Apr 2003 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 Quang Liem Le has played.
What does Quang Liem Le play on the first move as White?
Across 2,244 games with White in our database, Quang Liem Le opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Quang Liem Le answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Quang Liem Le play as White?
As White, Quang Liem Le's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (232 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (217 games, 58.1% win rate); Réti Opening (206 games, 68.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Quang Liem Le play as Black?
As Black, Quang Liem Le most often plays: Indian Defense (149 games, 49.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (110 games, 55.5% win rate); Sicilian (104 games, 58.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,181 games.
What is Quang Liem Le's FIDE rating?
Quang Liem Le is currently rated 2,732 in classical chess, 2,626 in rapid and 2,675 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,741 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Quang Liem Le played?
Our database contains 4,432 games by Quang Liem Le, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,289 wins, 1,254 draws, 889 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Quang Liem Le?
4,432 games by Quang Liem Le 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.