Prepare against Xiangyi Liu
IM · Singapore · World #1,842 classical · FIDE ID 8605718
When preparing against Xiangyi Liu, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 499 games by Xiangyi Liu, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Xiangyi Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiangyi 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 | 2,391 | 2,460 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,308 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,358 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 499 | 251 | 119 | 129 | 50.3% |
| As White | 251 | 136 | 50 | 65 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 248 | 115 | 69 | 64 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiangyi Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiangyi Liu's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 81.7% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 10.0% | 76.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.4% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 76.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 80 | 78.4% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 10 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.9% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 77.6% | 62.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 10.3% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Xiangyi Liu's chess games
All 499 games by Xiangyi Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Sep 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: 251 wins, 119 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 66 | 31/11/24 | 47.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 14/12/4 | 46.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Xiangyu Xu | 2,623 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C28 |
| Jun 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | E10 |
| Jun 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Mar 2017 | Julio Catalino Sadorra | 2,596 | Tagaytay City zt 3.3 | C00 |
| Dec 2019 | Bobby Cheng | 2,529 | Melbourne Australasian GM | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 142 | 101.5 | 2,424 |
| Melbourne Australasian GM | 2019 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,311 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,146 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,462 |
| Wch U08 | 2008 | 11 | 9 | 1,946 |
| Singapore | 2015 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,617 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,207 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiangyi Liu's chess games?
499 games by Xiangyi Liu, from Nov 2011 to Sep 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 Xiangyi Liu has played.
What does Xiangyi Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Xiangyi Liu opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiangyi Liu answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Xiangyi Liu play as White?
As White, Xiangyi Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 47.0% win rate); French Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiangyi Liu play as Black?
As Black, Xiangyi Liu most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (26 games, 57.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Xiangyi Liu's FIDE rating?
Xiangyi Liu is currently rated 2,391 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Xiangyi Liu played?
Our database contains 499 games by Xiangyi Liu, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 119 draws, 129 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiangyi Liu?
499 games by Xiangyi 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.