Prepare against Ran Li
China · World #109,594 classical · FIDE ID 8642923
When preparing against Ran Li, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Ran Li, covering Mar 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ran Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ran 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 | 1,705 | 1,705 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,657 | 1,657 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,769 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 27.8% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 99 rated games against 96 different opponents, across 13 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 47 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 31.9% | 1,584 | 1,584 | 7 |
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 22.2% | 1,508 | 1,394 | 2 |
| Blitz | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 36.0% | 1,710 | 1,600 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 22.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 1,671 | 1,543 |
| 2025 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1,658 | 1,792 |
| 2024 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 1,593 | 1,473 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1,694 | 1,294 |
Where Ran Li has played
England (6) · China (5) · Thailand (2) · France (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ran Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ran Li's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Ran Li's chess games
All 36 games by Ran Li in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Theephigaa K P | 1,850 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | C11 |
| Mar 2026 | Anushka Gupta | 1,841 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | C14 |
| Sep 2025 | Danning Yang | 1,821 | 2025 Chinese National Games Finals 全运会国际象棋项目决赛 |Round-Robin Women Amt. 循环赛女子业余组 | A45 |
| Sep 2025 | Zhaoyuan Meng | 1,678 | 2025 Chinese National Games Finals 全运会国际象棋项目决赛 |Round-Robin Women Amt. 循环赛女子业余组 | C21 |
| Mar 2026 | Tuleen Yousef | 1,646 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,936 |
| 2025 Chinese National Games Finals 全运会国际象棋项目决赛 |Round-Robin Women Amt. 循环赛女子业余组 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,649 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,591 |
| 5th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,303 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,454 |
| Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,599 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,321 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ran Li's chess games?
36 games by Ran Li, from Mar 2024 to Nov 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 Ran Li has played.
What does Ran Li play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ran Li opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ran Li answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ran Li play as White?
As White, Ran Li's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ran Li play as Black?
As Black, Ran Li most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ran Li's FIDE rating?
Ran Li is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess, 1,657 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,705 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Ran Li played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ran Li, covering Mar 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ran Li?
36 games by Ran 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.