Prepare against Steven Liu
CM · United States · World #17,858 classical · FIDE ID 39942341
Our database contains 40 games by Steven Liu, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steven Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven 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 | 2,077 | 2,109 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,935 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 35.0% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Liu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Steven Liu's chess games
All 40 games by Steven Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Swaminathan,Pranav | 2,125 | Cherry Blossom Classic | A22 |
| Nov 2025 | Benjamin Amrany | 2,121 | 2nd ACA Thanksgiving Day | D37 |
| May 2025 | Sahana Aravindakshan | 2,093 | Cherry Blossom Classic | E68 |
| May 2025 | James Douglas Wright | 1,964 | Cherry Blossom Classic | E18 |
| Jul 2025 | Gurru Muthukumaran | 1,933 | 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,051 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,975 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,972 |
| 2nd ACA Thanksgiving Day | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,295 |
| Atlantic City Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,750 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,614 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Liu's chess games?
40 games by Steven Liu, from Jan 2024 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 Steven Liu has played.
What does Steven Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Steven Liu opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Liu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Steven Liu play as White?
As White, Steven Liu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Liu play as Black?
As Black, Steven Liu most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Steven Liu's FIDE rating?
Steven Liu is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Steven Liu played?
Our database contains 40 games by Steven Liu, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Liu?
40 games by Steven 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.