Prepare against Sean Fangxiao Liu
Canada · World #37,936 classical · FIDE ID 2643170
When preparing against Sean Fangxiao Liu, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games).
Our database contains 37 games by Sean Fangxiao Liu, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sean Fangxiao Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sean Fangxiao 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 | 1,945 | 2,005 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,764 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,743 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 24.3% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sean Fangxiao Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sean Fangxiao Liu's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Liu usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Liu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Sean Fangxiao Liu's chess games
All 37 games by Sean Fangxiao Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Sep 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Jaipreet Singh Dhaliwal | 2,148 | 2026 Toronto Open | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Michael Barron | 2,099 | Toronto Crown Open | C27 |
| Apr 2025 | Samuel Hoekman | 1,994 | Canadian Closed | C00 |
| Aug 2025 | Jonath Joseph | 1,938 | North American Youth U18 | A05 |
| Jul 2024 | Florian Tastet | 1,933 | Canadian Open | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,101 |
| Toronto Crown Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,946 |
| 2026 Toronto Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,185 |
| Toronto Open Crown 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sean Fangxiao Liu's chess games?
37 games by Sean Fangxiao Liu, from Aug 2022 to Sep 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 Sean Fangxiao Liu has played.
What does Sean Fangxiao Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sean Fangxiao Liu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sean Fangxiao Liu answers 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sean Fangxiao Liu play as White?
As White, Sean Fangxiao Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sean Fangxiao Liu play as Black?
As Black, Sean Fangxiao Liu most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sean Fangxiao Liu's FIDE rating?
Sean Fangxiao Liu is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Sean Fangxiao Liu played?
Our database contains 37 games by Sean Fangxiao Liu, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sean Fangxiao Liu?
37 games by Sean Fangxiao 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.