Prepare against Sophie Li
WFM · United States · World #31,983 classical · FIDE ID 30981107
When preparing against Sophie Li, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 76 games by Sophie Li, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sophie Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sophie 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 | 1,975 | 2,074 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,100 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,789 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 33 | 14 | 29 | 43.4% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sophie Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sophie Li's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 92.5% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 63.2% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Sophie Li's chess games
All 76 games by Sophie Li in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Paul Zwahr | 2,272 | Titled Tue Late | C53 |
| Jun 2025 | Facundo Pierrot | 2,253 | Carolinas Classic | B07 |
| Jul 2025 | Roman Ryabukhin | 2,236 | Titled Tue Late | C17 |
| Jul 2025 | Svetlana Vifleemskaia | 1,942 | Titled Tue Late | D26 |
| May 2025 | Celine Atassi | 1,912 | Cherry Blossom Classic | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2025 | 22 | 15 | 1,900 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,032 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,753 |
| GEO World Cup-B U12 Girls | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,672 |
| ch-Pan American U12 Girls 34th | 2024 | 7 | 6 | 2,075 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-North American U20 Girls | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,561 |
| 2026 Harvey Lerman Florida State Championship | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sophie Li's chess games?
76 games by Sophie Li, from Jan 2023 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 Sophie Li has played.
What does Sophie Li play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Sophie Li opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sophie Li answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sophie Li play as White?
As White, Sophie Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sophie Li play as Black?
As Black, Sophie Li most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Sophie Li's FIDE rating?
Sophie Li is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Sophie Li played?
Our database contains 76 games by Sophie Li, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sophie Li?
76 games by Sophie 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.