Prepare against Tianbo Li
China · World #76,859 classical · FIDE ID 8622973
When preparing against Tianbo Li, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Tianbo Li, covering Aug 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tianbo Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tianbo 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 | 1,800 | 1,837 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,764 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 37.5% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 86 rated games against 85 different opponents, across 9 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 68 | 31 | 10 | 27 | 45.6% | 1,752 | 1,652 | 6 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% | 1,760 | 1,860 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 66.7% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 9 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1,854 | 1,793 |
| 2025 | 36 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 1,674 | 1,831 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1,832 | 1,532 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1,475 | 1,075 |
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,731 | 1,531 |
Where Tianbo Li has played
China (8) · Hong Kong SAR China (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tianbo Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tianbo Li's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Tianbo Li's chess games
All 40 games by Tianbo Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Yuzhao Liu | 1,556 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (大庆站) | D52 |
| Aug 2025 | Zheyu Yao | 1,505 | Belt and Road Aksu B Open | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbin U20 Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,341 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,968 |
| Belt and Road Aksu B Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,852 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U20 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (大庆站) | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tianbo Li's chess games?
40 games by Tianbo Li, from Aug 2017 to Oct 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 Tianbo Li has played.
What does Tianbo Li play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Tianbo Li opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tianbo Li answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tianbo Li play as White?
As White, Tianbo Li's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tianbo Li play as Black?
As Black, Tianbo Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Tianbo Li's FIDE rating?
Tianbo Li is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Tianbo Li played?
Our database contains 40 games by Tianbo Li, covering Aug 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tianbo Li?
40 games by Tianbo 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.