Prepare against Xueyi Li
WGM · China · World #9,370 classical · FIDE ID 8605912
Our database contains 1,222 games by Xueyi Li, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xueyi Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xueyi 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 | 2,180 | 2,343 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,204 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,197 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,222 | 360 | 329 | 533 | 29.5% |
| As White | 627 | 208 | 166 | 253 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 595 | 152 | 163 | 280 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xueyi Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xueyi Li's side.
First moves as White (627 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 582 | 92.8% | 45.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 6.1% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (41.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (38.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 239 | 82.7% | 38.3% |
| c5 | 48 | 16.6% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 177 | 80.5% | 40.1% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 18.6% | 51.2% |
Xueyi Li's chess games
All 1,222 games by Xueyi Li in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 360 wins, 329 draws, 533 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 174 | 54/56/64 | 31.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 75 | 37/16/22 | 49.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 55 | 21/16/18 | 38.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 52 | 15/10/27 | 28.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 15/6/15 | 41.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 6/6/15 | 22.2% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 117 | 26/39/52 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 75 | 17/12/46 | 22.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 47 | 18/10/19 | 38.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 31 | 6/13/12 | 19.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 30 | 6/10/14 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 6/7/14 | 22.2% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 21 | 3/7/11 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 2/8/9 | 10.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,553 | Titled Tue Early | E05 |
| Jun 2026 | Al Modiahki,M | 2,542 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A51 |
| Aug 2018 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,519 | chT-CHN | A46 |
| Oct 2015 | Bela Khotenashvili | 2,513 | chT-CHN | A07 |
| Feb 2018 | Misa Pap | 2,502 | 9th Pfalz Open A | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 145 | 28.5 | 1,969 |
| chT-CHN | 2021 | 128 | 41.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 109 | 44.5 | 2,170 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 32 | 13 | 2,058 |
| chB-CHN w | 2017 | 29 | 19.5 | 2,046 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2025 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,162 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 29 | 14 | 2,189 |
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,249 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mo Zhai (31 games) · Shiqun Ni (24 games) · Qi Guo (21 games) · Tianqi Yan (19 games) · Yiyi Xiao (18 games) · Xiaowen Zhang (17 games) · Zhongyi Tan (14 games) · Lanlin Zhang (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xueyi Li's chess games?
1,222 games by Xueyi Li, from Jan 2009 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 Xueyi Li has played.
What does Xueyi Li play on the first move as White?
Across 627 games with White in our database, Xueyi Li opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xueyi Li answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Xueyi Li play as White?
As White, Xueyi Li's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (174 games, 31.0% win rate); Indian Defense (75 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 38.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 627 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xueyi Li play as Black?
As Black, Xueyi Li most often plays: Slav Defense (117 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (75 games, 22.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (47 games, 38.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 595 games.
What is Xueyi Li's FIDE rating?
Xueyi Li is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Xueyi Li played?
Our database contains 1,222 games by Xueyi Li, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 360 wins, 329 draws, 533 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xueyi Li?
1,222 games by Xueyi 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.