Prepare against Shilong Li
GM · China · World #2,187 classical · FIDE ID 8600678
When preparing against Shilong Li, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,179 games by Shilong Li, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shilong Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shilong 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 | 2,374 | 2,561 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,538 | 2,552 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,517 | 2,558 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,179 | 520 | 248 | 411 | 44.1% |
| As White | 582 | 278 | 128 | 176 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 597 | 242 | 120 | 235 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shilong Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shilong Li's side.
First moves as White (581 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 404 | 69.5% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 147 | 25.3% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.1% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 194 | 70.3% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 31 | 11.2% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 23 | 8.3% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 17 | 6.2% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 182 | 84.7% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 10.7% | 28.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Shilong Li's chess games
All 1,179 games by Shilong Li in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 520 wins, 248 draws, 411 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 83 | 35/27/21 | 42.2% |
| D30 | Catalan | 52 | 23/7/22 | 44.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 40 | 22/10/8 | 55.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 79 | 36/10/33 | 45.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 11/14/16 | 26.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/7/10 | 43.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Hao Wang | 2,722 | ch-CHN | E14 |
| Oct 2011 | Quang Liem Le | 2,717 | 1st Qinhuangdao Open | D38 |
| Jun 2012 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,697 | 1st Golden Sands Europe Open | E45 |
| Sep 2012 | Viktor Bologan | 2,687 | chT-CHN | E49 |
| Nov 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,674 | FIDE World Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 136 | 64 | 2,424 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 117 | 68 | 2,350 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 106 | 58.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 99 | 37.5 | 2,451 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 48 | 25 | 2,333 |
| Corus C | 2008 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,487 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2009 | 23 | 11 | 2,589 |
| CHN Team | 2017 | 19 | 10 | 2,296 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jianchao Zhou (16 games) · Deshun Xiu (14 games) · Chao b Li (14 games) · Jun Zhao (13 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (11 games) · Yangyi Yu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shilong Li's chess games?
1,179 games by Shilong Li, from Apr 2003 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 Shilong Li has played.
What does Shilong Li play on the first move as White?
Across 581 games with White in our database, Shilong Li opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shilong Li answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Shilong Li play as White?
As White, Shilong Li's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (83 games, 42.2% win rate); Catalan (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 582 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shilong Li play as Black?
As Black, Shilong Li most often plays: Sicilian (79 games, 45.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 597 games.
What is Shilong Li's FIDE rating?
Shilong Li is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,538 in rapid and 2,517 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,561 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Shilong Li played?
Our database contains 1,179 games by Shilong Li, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 520 wins, 248 draws, 411 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shilong Li?
1,179 games by Shilong 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.