Prepare against Steven Liu

CM · United States · World #10,706 classical · FIDE ID 39942341

When preparing against Steven Liu, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 54 games by Steven Liu, covering Jan 2024 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (26 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 46.4% score
  • …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
  • …d5 (36% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
  • …c5 (21% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
• 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 31.3% score
  • …e5 (63% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …e6 (25% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
  • …d6 (13% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)

Steven Liu's chess games

All 54 games by Steven Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 20 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Steven Liu's chess games?

54 games by Steven Liu, from Jan 2024 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 Steven Liu has played.

What does Steven Liu play on the first move as White?

Across 26 games with White in our database, Steven Liu opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (15% 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 (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Steven Liu play as Black?

As Black, Steven Liu most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.

What is Steven Liu's FIDE rating?

Steven Liu is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Steven Liu played?

Our database contains 54 games by Steven Liu, covering Jan 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (37.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Steven Liu?

54 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.

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