Prepare against Yage Li
China · World #15,657 classical · FIDE ID 8641501
Our database contains 98 games by Yage Li, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yage Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yage 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 | 2,099 | 2,167 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,264 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 38 | 31 | 29 | 38.8% |
| As White | 50 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yage Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yage Li's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 96.0% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Li usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Yage Li's chess games
All 98 games by Yage Li in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 38 wins, 31 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Arif Rahman Saragih | 2,308 | Hong Kong Open | A17 |
| Dec 2023 | Ching Wei Austin Yang | 2,210 | Hong Kong Open | A11 |
| Jul 2026 | Vujovic,Vera | 2,207 | Serbia Open 2026 | A29 |
| Jul 2026 | Popovic,Dr1 | 2,186 | Serbia Open 2026 | B27 |
| Jul 2026 | Sunyuktha,C M N | 2,159 | Serbia Open 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U16 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,672 |
| ch-CHN U14 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,513 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,987 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 3rd Belt and Road Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,853 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,580 |
| Belt and Road China Int | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,964 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yage Li's chess games?
98 games by Yage Li, from Mar 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 Yage Li has played.
What does Yage Li play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Yage Li opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yage Li answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Yage Li play as White?
As White, Yage Li's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yage Li play as Black?
As Black, Yage Li most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Yage Li's FIDE rating?
Yage Li is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Yage Li played?
Our database contains 98 games by Yage Li, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 31 draws, 29 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yage Li?
98 games by Yage 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.