Prepare against Ruhao Liu
China · World #57,940 classical · FIDE ID 8650977
When preparing against Ruhao Liu, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 58 games by Ruhao Liu, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruhao Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruhao 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 | 1,863 | 1,866 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,943 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 37.9% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruhao Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruhao Liu's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Ruhao Liu's chess games
All 58 games by Ruhao Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Barsov,A | 2,318 | Asian Rapid 2026 | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Palero,Mary Israel | 1,906 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A05 |
| Jun 2026 | Suarez Gomez,Paula | 1,833 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B54 |
| Jun 2026 | Leong Pak Tou Kaylum | 1,799 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Mohd Nurul Izani,Kaseh Irsya Dania | 1,711 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,138 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,597 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,884 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,477 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - August 2026 - Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,792 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz Men | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruhao Liu's chess games?
58 games by Ruhao Liu, from Mar 2024 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 Ruhao Liu has played.
What does Ruhao Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ruhao Liu opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruhao Liu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruhao Liu play as White?
As White, Ruhao Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruhao Liu play as Black?
As Black, Ruhao Liu most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ruhao Liu's FIDE rating?
Ruhao Liu is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ruhao Liu played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ruhao Liu, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruhao Liu?
58 games by Ruhao 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.