Prepare against Ruifeng Li
GM · United States · World #386 classical · FIDE ID 2061074
When preparing against Ruifeng Li, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 770 games by Ruifeng Li, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruifeng Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruifeng 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 | 2,535 | 2,587 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,441 | 2,441 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,439 | 2,441 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 770 | 344 | 247 | 179 | 44.7% |
| As White | 387 | 193 | 122 | 72 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 383 | 151 | 125 | 107 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruifeng Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruifeng Li's side.
First moves as White (387 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 275 | 71.1% | 63.5% |
| b3 | 75 | 19.4% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 28 | 7.2% | 73.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.0% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.b3 — 19% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Li usually continues Bb2 (76.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Li usually continues Bb2 (55.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Li usually continues Bb2 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 60.0% | 57.6% |
| d6 | 23 | 13.9% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 19 | 11.5% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.8% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 4.2% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 52.0% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 46 | 30.7% | 59.8% |
| b6 | 7 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.7% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
Ruifeng Li's chess games
All 770 games by Ruifeng Li in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Jul 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: 344 wins, 247 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 74 | 43/19/12 | 58.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 45 | 29/12/4 | 64.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 16/16/10 | 38.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 40 | 16/13/11 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,707 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | 2,687 | Speed Chess Q1 | B00 |
| Feb 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,674 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Mar 2017 | Emilio Cordova | 2,655 | Saint Louis Winter A | B23 |
| Mar 2017 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,646 | PRO League KO Stage | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 133 | 70.5 | 2,418 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2018 | 27 | 15 | 2,486 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2019 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,573 |
| Dallas UT Fall Open | 2018 | 21 | 13 | 2,558 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 19 | 12 | 2,576 |
| ch-USA U16 | 2015 | 16 | 9 | 2,361 |
| Speed Chess Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,503 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Samuel Sevian (11 games) · Awonder Liang (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruifeng Li's chess games?
770 games by Ruifeng Li, from Mar 2011 to Jul 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 Ruifeng Li has played.
What does Ruifeng Li play on the first move as White?
Across 387 games with White in our database, Ruifeng Li opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruifeng Li answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ruifeng Li play as White?
As White, Ruifeng Li's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (74 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (45 games, 64.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 387 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruifeng Li play as Black?
As Black, Ruifeng Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Ruifeng Li's FIDE rating?
Ruifeng Li is currently rated 2,535 in classical chess, 2,441 in rapid and 2,439 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,587 (May 2018).
How many games has Ruifeng Li played?
Our database contains 770 games by Ruifeng Li, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 344 wins, 247 draws, 179 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruifeng Li?
770 games by Ruifeng 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.