Prepare against Ryan Liaw
CM · Australia · World #32,179 classical · FIDE ID 3244091
Our database contains 40 games by Ryan Liaw, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Liaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Liaw 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 | 1,973 | 2,066 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,835 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 3 | 25 | 30.0% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Liaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Liaw's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 72.2% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Liaw usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Liaw usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Liaw usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Liaw usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Liaw usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 78.6% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Ryan Liaw's chess games
All 40 games by Ryan Liaw in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Hayk Mirimanian | 2,257 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jan 2026 | Jaroslav Sobek | 2,197 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Berikkyzy Alanna | 2,180 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| May 2026 | Taran,Sebastian | 2,173 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A40 |
| Apr 2025 | T Soraas | 2,111 | Titled Tue Early | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 40 | 13.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Liaw's chess games?
40 games by Ryan Liaw, from Nov 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 Ryan Liaw has played.
What does Ryan Liaw play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ryan Liaw opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Liaw answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ryan Liaw play as White?
As White, Ryan Liaw's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Liaw play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Liaw most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ryan Liaw's FIDE rating?
Ryan Liaw is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ryan Liaw played?
Our database contains 40 games by Ryan Liaw, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Liaw?
40 games by Ryan Liaw 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.