Prepare against Rachael Li
WIM · United States · World #2,174 classical · FIDE ID 30929849
Our database contains 175 games by Rachael Li, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rachael Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rachael 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 | 2,374 | 2,375 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,359 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,272 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 66 | 42 | 67 | 37.7% |
| As White | 91 | 34 | 26 | 31 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 32 | 16 | 36 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rachael Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rachael Li's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 69.2% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 13.2% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.7% | 28.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.5% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Li usually continues b3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Li usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 63.6% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 24.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 90.2% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Rachael Li's chess games
All 175 games by Rachael Li in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 66 wins, 42 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Francesco Sonis | 2,561 | 17th Southwest Class | B25 |
| Mar 2026 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,538 | American Cup Blitz 2026 | B54 |
| Aug 2025 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,504 | 12th Washington Int | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,493 | 35th North American Open | B24 |
| May 2026 | Adewumi,Tanitoluwa | 2,473 | 35th Chicago Open 2026 | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA U20 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,109 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,355 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 1,734 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,248 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-USA Girls | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,352 |
| ch-USA Girls 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rachael Li's chess games?
175 games by Rachael Li, from Oct 2016 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 Rachael Li has played.
What does Rachael Li play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Rachael Li opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rachael Li answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rachael Li play as White?
As White, Rachael Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rachael Li play as Black?
As Black, Rachael Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Rachael Li's FIDE rating?
Rachael Li is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Rachael Li played?
Our database contains 175 games by Rachael Li, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 42 draws, 67 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rachael Li?
175 games by Rachael 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.