Prepare against Yeh Yang Liu
CM · TWN · World #16,366 classical · FIDE ID 16300416
When preparing against Yeh Yang Liu, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Yeh Yang Liu, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yeh Yang Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yeh Yang 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 | 2,092 | 2,092 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,988 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 64 | 24 | 73 | 39.8% |
| As White | 80 | 41 | 8 | 31 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 81 | 23 | 16 | 42 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yeh Yang Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yeh Yang Liu's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 98.8% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 83.8% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 16.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 51.9% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 40.7% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Yeh Yang Liu's chess games
All 161 games by Yeh Yang Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Oct 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: 64 wins, 24 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Kirill Chukavin | 2,418 | Olympiad-44 | B28 |
| Sep 2016 | Stef Soors | 2,398 | Olympiad-42 | B18 |
| Oct 2013 | Noaman Omar | 2,388 | 18th ch-Asia Cities | B43 |
| Aug 2021 | Ryosuke Nanjo | 2,338 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | B50 |
| Aug 2017 | Shahin Sadeh | 2,335 | 20th ch-Asia Cities | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,981 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| 20th Asian Continental Open | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,573 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yeh Yang Liu's chess games?
161 games by Yeh Yang Liu, from Sep 2009 to Oct 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 Yeh Yang Liu has played.
What does Yeh Yang Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Yeh Yang Liu opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yeh Yang Liu answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Yeh Yang Liu play as White?
As White, Yeh Yang Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yeh Yang Liu play as Black?
As Black, Yeh Yang Liu most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Yeh Yang Liu's FIDE rating?
Yeh Yang Liu is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yeh Yang Liu played?
Our database contains 161 games by Yeh Yang Liu, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 24 draws, 73 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yeh Yang Liu?
161 games by Yeh Yang 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.