Prepare against Xiaofan Li
United Kingdom · World #57,773 classical · FIDE ID 343432689
Our database contains 38 games by Xiaofan Li, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xiaofan Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xiaofan 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 | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 18.4% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xiaofan Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xiaofan Li's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Li usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Xiaofan Li's chess games
All 38 games by Xiaofan Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 7 wins, 20 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Dylan Mize | 1,827 | 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Laurence JM Tarbuck | 1,708 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B15 |
| Jan 2024 | Gary Sharkey | 1,707 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Dominik Swiatkowski | 1,523 | ch-BCF Major | C84 |
| Mar 2024 | Diah Patel | 1,495 | British Rapidplay | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,902 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,935 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,847 |
| Hull 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,629 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xiaofan Li's chess games?
38 games by Xiaofan Li, from Aug 2023 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 Xiaofan Li has played.
What does Xiaofan Li play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Xiaofan Li opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xiaofan Li answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Xiaofan Li play as White?
As White, Xiaofan Li's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xiaofan Li play as Black?
As Black, Xiaofan Li most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Xiaofan Li's FIDE rating?
Xiaofan Li is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Xiaofan Li played?
Our database contains 38 games by Xiaofan Li, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 20 draws, 11 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xiaofan Li?
38 games by Xiaofan 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.