Prepare against Tianbo Li
China · World #66,110 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 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Tianbo Li, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 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 | 1,834 | 1,837 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,764 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42.4% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
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 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Tianbo Li's chess games
All 33 games by Tianbo Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tianbo Li's chess games?
33 games by Tianbo Li, from Aug 2017 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 Tianbo Li has played.
What does Tianbo Li play on the first move as White?
Across 14 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 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% 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 (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 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 (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Tianbo Li's FIDE rating?
Tianbo Li is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Tianbo Li played?
Our database contains 33 games by Tianbo Li, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tianbo Li?
33 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.