Prepare against Reya Li
United Kingdom · World #73,566 classical · FIDE ID 486892
When preparing against Reya Li, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 129 games by Reya Li, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reya Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reya 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 | 1,809 | 1,847 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,670 | 1,670 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,577 | 1,625 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 56 | 17 | 56 | 43.4% |
| As White | 66 | 29 | 10 | 27 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 27 | 7 | 29 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reya Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reya Li's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 75.6% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 24.4% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Reya Li's chess games
All 129 games by Reya Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 56 wins, 17 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sam Jukes | 1,911 | ch-BCF AM Open | C48 |
| Aug 2024 | Zachary Patton | 1,871 | ch-BCF Major | C48 |
| Feb 2023 | Keith Downey | 1,818 | Cambridge Open | B55 |
| Feb 2023 | George Swanson | 1,792 | Cambridge Open | B14 |
| Mar 2021 | Chris W Heath | 1,791 | 4NCL Online U2000 Open 6th | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 12 | 9 | 1,512 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,722 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,686 |
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,445 |
| ch-BCF AM Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,799 |
| 1st Witney Online Rapid U18 A | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,657 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,421 |
| 106th ch-GBR U09 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reya Li's chess games?
129 games by Reya Li, from Aug 2019 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 Reya Li has played.
What does Reya Li play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Reya Li opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reya Li answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Reya Li play as White?
As White, Reya Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reya Li play as Black?
As Black, Reya Li most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Reya Li's FIDE rating?
Reya Li is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,670 in rapid and 1,577 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Reya Li played?
Our database contains 129 games by Reya Li, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 17 draws, 56 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reya Li?
129 games by Reya 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.