Prepare against Ruofan Li
IM · China · World #4,471 classical · FIDE ID 8600643
Our database contains 637 games by Ruofan Li, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruofan Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruofan 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 | 2,289 | 2,433 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,397 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,406 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 637 | 248 | 189 | 200 | 38.9% |
| As White | 322 | 152 | 91 | 79 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 315 | 96 | 98 | 121 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruofan Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruofan Li's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 58.1% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 80 | 24.8% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 11.2% | 65.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 5.9% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 104 | 67.1% | 50.5% |
| c5 | 51 | 32.9% | 53.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 71.8% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 27 | 24.5% | 31.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
Ruofan Li's chess games
All 637 games by Ruofan Li in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 248 wins, 189 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 45 | 19/15/11 | 42.2% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 18/8/15 | 43.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Sandro Mareco | 2,664 | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | E08 |
| Dec 2008 | Yifan Hou | 2,578 | 4th chT-CHN | B42 |
| Oct 2008 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,548 | 1st WMSG Blitz w | A47 |
| Aug 2007 | Murray G Chandler | 2,540 | 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | C48 |
| Dec 2007 | Anh Dung Nguyen | 2,537 | 4th Singapore Masters | E28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 39 | 19 | 2,237 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 28 | 14 | 2,373 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 1997 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 21 | 11 | 2,307 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,310 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,349 |
| Hebei zt 3.3 w | 2001 | 13 | 7 | 2,380 |
| 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,550 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Irina Krush (13 games) · Qian Huang (12 games) · Xue Zhao (11 games) · Yifan Hou (10 games) · Qi Guo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruofan Li's chess games?
637 games by Ruofan Li, from Apr 2003 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 Ruofan Li has played.
What does Ruofan Li play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Ruofan Li opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruofan Li answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ruofan Li play as White?
As White, Ruofan Li's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruofan Li play as Black?
As Black, Ruofan Li most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Ruofan Li's FIDE rating?
Ruofan Li is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ruofan Li played?
Our database contains 637 games by Ruofan Li, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 189 draws, 200 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruofan Li?
637 games by Ruofan 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.