Prepare against Yi Liu
IM · Australia · World #1,960 classical · FIDE ID 3210588
When preparing against Yi Liu, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 724 games by Yi Liu, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yi Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yi 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 | 2,386 | 2,402 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,377 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,306 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 724 | 301 | 152 | 270 | 41.6% |
| As White | 376 | 156 | 82 | 137 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 348 | 145 | 70 | 133 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yi Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yi Liu's side.
First moves as White (376 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 317 | 84.3% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 42 | 11.2% | 38.1% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Liu usually continues e4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 143 | 88.8% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 16 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 95 | 85.6% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 9.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
Yi Liu's chess games
All 724 games by Yi Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 301 wins, 152 draws, 270 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 66 | 29/13/23 | 43.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 31/7/21 | 52.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 18/5/10 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 43 | 20/5/18 | 46.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 23/5/9 | 62.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/6/13 | 26.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,582 | Gold Coast Open | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Jergus Pechac | 2,578 | ch-HUN Rapid | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Marat Dzhumaev | 2,557 | Bangkok blitz | B47 |
| Jun 2026 | Changren Dai | 2,552 | Asian Individual 2026 | E18 |
| Jan 2017 | Anton Smirnov | 2,519 | Australian Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 198 | 82 | 2,183 |
| ch-Queensland | 2019 | 34 | 23 | 2,173 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2024 | 32 | 22.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,416 |
| Adelaide Lidums IM | 2017 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,206 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,336 |
| Bangkok blitz | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yi Liu's chess games?
724 games by Yi Liu, from Jan 2009 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 Yi Liu has played.
What does Yi Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 376 games with White in our database, Yi Liu opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yi Liu answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Yi Liu play as White?
As White, Yi Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (66 games, 43.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (59 games, 52.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 376 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yi Liu play as Black?
As Black, Yi Liu most often plays: French: Classical Variation (43 games, 46.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 62.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Yi Liu's FIDE rating?
Yi Liu is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yi Liu played?
Our database contains 724 games by Yi Liu, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 301 wins, 152 draws, 270 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yi Liu?
724 games by Yi 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.