Prepare against Thomas Li
United States · World #51,781 classical · FIDE ID 30957621
Our database contains 130 games by Thomas Li, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 29 | 6 | 95 | 22.3% |
| As White | 60 | 11 | 3 | 46 | 18.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 18 | 3 | 49 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Li's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 20.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (32.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (10.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 100.0% | 27.6% |
Thomas Li's chess games
All 130 games by Thomas Li in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 29 wins, 6 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 7/2/16 | 28.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 1/1/15 | 5.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 6/1/19 | 23.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Safranek,William | 2,254 | Marshall Premier Jun 2026 | B23 |
| May 2020 | Adhvaith Rajanish | 1,850 | 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | B87 |
| Jul 2020 | Aidan Chen | 1,719 | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP | B16 |
| Jun 2020 | Andrew Guo | 1,707 | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | A05 |
| Dec 2020 | Marcus Vasquez | 1,637 | 30th North American Open | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 2 | 1,682 |
| 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,597 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,833 |
| 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,630 |
| 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,938 |
| 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 0 | 1,674 |
| 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 1 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Li's chess games?
130 games by Thomas Li, from Sep 2019 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 Thomas Li has played.
What does Thomas Li play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Thomas Li opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Li answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Li play as White?
As White, Thomas Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Li play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Thomas Li's FIDE rating?
Thomas Li is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Thomas Li played?
Our database contains 130 games by Thomas Li, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 6 draws, 95 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Li?
130 games by Thomas 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.