Prepare against Sichen Li
China · World #63,296 classical · FIDE ID 8638926
When preparing against Sichen Li, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 46 games by Sichen Li, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sichen Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sichen 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 | 1,844 | 1,890 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 43.5% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sichen Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sichen Li's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 77.3% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Sichen Li's chess games
All 46 games by Sichen Li in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A63 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Haoxuan Lin | 1,738 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B16 | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Dongheng Wu | 1,704 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B16 | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Yihong Liu | 1,675 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B16 | A18 |
| Aug 2026 | Chenyi Ma | 1,627 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B16 | E48 |
| Aug 2026 | Zhan Liu | 1,564 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B16 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,375 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,466 |
| chT-CHN | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 1,674 |
| Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B16 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,854 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sichen Li's chess games?
46 games by Sichen Li, from Mar 2023 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 Sichen Li has played.
What does Sichen Li play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sichen Li opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sichen Li answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Sichen Li play as White?
As White, Sichen Li's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sichen Li play as Black?
As Black, Sichen Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Sichen Li's FIDE rating?
Sichen Li is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sichen Li played?
Our database contains 46 games by Sichen Li, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sichen Li?
46 games by Sichen 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.