Prepare against William Rui Liu
CM · New Zealand · World #13,202 classical · FIDE ID 4313593
Our database contains 155 games by William Rui Liu, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Rui Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Rui Liu 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 | 2,126 | 2,195 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,100 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,102 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 69 | 42 | 44 | 44.5% |
| As White | 76 | 34 | 19 | 23 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 79 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Rui Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Rui Liu's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 57.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (71.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 92.3% | 69.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 56.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
William Rui Liu's chess games
All 155 games by William Rui Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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, 42 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Anthony F Ker | 2,249 | ch-NZL Rapid 131st | B36 |
| Apr 2026 | Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker | 2,185 | Wellington Open 2026 | B90 |
| Sep 2022 | Sauat Nurgaliyev | 2,133 | Wch U12 | B96 |
| Jan 2023 | Thomas Van Der Hoorn | 2,068 | 130th ch-NZL Open A | B35 |
| Jul 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,059 | NZ North Island Championship 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,256 |
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,671 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,047 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,471 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Rui Liu's chess games?
155 games by William Rui Liu, from Dec 2020 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 William Rui Liu has played.
What does William Rui Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, William Rui Liu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Rui Liu answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does William Rui Liu play as White?
As White, William Rui Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Rui Liu play as Black?
As Black, William Rui Liu most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is William Rui Liu's FIDE rating?
William Rui Liu is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jul 2026).
How many games has William Rui Liu played?
Our database contains 155 games by William Rui Liu, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 42 draws, 44 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Rui Liu?
155 games by William Rui Liu 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.