Prepare against Ryan Louie
FM · Australia · World #26,918 classical · FIDE ID 3215342
When preparing against Ryan Louie, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 116 games by Ryan Louie, covering May 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Louie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Louie 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 | 2,006 | 2,015 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 46 | 21 | 49 | 39.7% |
| As White | 58 | 21 | 12 | 25 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 25 | 9 | 24 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Louie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Louie's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 60.3% | 38.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 31.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Louie usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Louie usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Louie usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Louie usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Louie usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Louie usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
Ryan Louie's chess games
All 116 games by Ryan Louie in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Nov 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: 46 wins, 21 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Dusan Stojic | 2,233 | ch-AUS | D30 |
| Mar 2013 | Karl Zelesco | 2,148 | 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | B33 |
| Apr 2012 | Michael Wei | 2,130 | 50th Doeberl Cup Premier | D05 |
| Mar 2013 | Blair Mandla | 2,123 | 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | D34 |
| Jan 2017 | Leo Zhang | 2,099 | Oceania zt 3.6 | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U12 | 2007 | 21 | 10.5 | 973 |
| ch-AUS | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,021 |
| ch-Queensland | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,128 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,162 |
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,122 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Louie's chess games?
116 games by Ryan Louie, from May 2011 to Nov 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 Louie has played.
What does Ryan Louie play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Ryan Louie opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Louie answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ryan Louie play as White?
As White, Ryan Louie's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Louie play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Louie most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Ryan Louie's FIDE rating?
Ryan Louie is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Ryan Louie played?
Our database contains 116 games by Ryan Louie, covering May 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 21 draws, 49 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Louie?
116 games by Ryan Louie 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.