Prepare against Wenxiang Li
IM · China · World #2,388 classical · FIDE ID 8609748
Our database contains 216 games by Wenxiang Li, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wenxiang Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wenxiang 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 | 2,364 | 2,395 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,226 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 69 | 77 | 70 | 31.9% |
| As White | 106 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 110 | 32 | 42 | 36 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wenxiang Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wenxiang Li's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 69.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 20.8% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 51 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 51.5% | 64.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 48.5% | 28.1% |
Wenxiang Li's chess games
All 216 games by Wenxiang Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 69 wins, 77 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 2/10/7 | 10.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ju,Wenjun | 2,559 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Al Modiahki,M | 2,542 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A52 |
| Sep 2025 | Joseph Girel | 2,498 | SixDays Budapest Sept | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Jonah B Willow | 2,454 | London Classic Masters | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,444 | Southend Masters IM | E35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2021 | 24 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 2,308 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| 2nd Penang Mini Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,194 |
| 3 Yr GMB SixDays Budapest | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,308 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| FSIM April | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wenxiang Li's chess games?
216 games by Wenxiang Li, from Aug 2012 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 Wenxiang Li has played.
What does Wenxiang Li play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Wenxiang Li opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wenxiang Li answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Wenxiang Li play as White?
As White, Wenxiang Li's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wenxiang Li play as Black?
As Black, Wenxiang Li most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Wenxiang Li's FIDE rating?
Wenxiang Li is currently rated 2,364 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Wenxiang Li played?
Our database contains 216 games by Wenxiang Li, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 77 draws, 70 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wenxiang Li?
216 games by Wenxiang 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.