Prepare against William Li
CM · Canada · World #16,848 classical · FIDE ID 2619750
Our database contains 279 games by William Li, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William 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 | 2,086 | 2,200 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,091 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 101 | 53 | 125 | 36.2% |
| As White | 139 | 60 | 28 | 51 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 140 | 41 | 25 | 74 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Li's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 70.5% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 41 | 29.5% | 45.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 88.1% | 35.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.4% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
William Li's chess games
All 279 games by William Li in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Jul 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: 101 wins, 53 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Shahin Lorparizangeneh | 2,504 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Apr 2019 | Eyal Grinberg | 2,479 | Titled Tue | B14 |
| Oct 2018 | Viktor Matviishen | 2,476 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| May 2019 | August Heineccius | 2,474 | Titled Tue | B42 |
| Nov 2019 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,452 | Titled Tue | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 153 | 58 | 2,197 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 2,043 |
| Aurora Spring Open | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,899 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,217 |
| Canada zt | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Quebec Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,253 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Li's chess games?
279 games by William Li, from Nov 2015 to Jul 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 William Li has played.
What does William Li play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, William Li opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Li answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does William Li play as White?
As White, William Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Li play as Black?
As Black, William Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is William Li's FIDE rating?
William Li is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Nov 2021).
How many games has William Li played?
Our database contains 279 games by William Li, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 53 draws, 125 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Li?
279 games by William 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.