Prepare against Yilin Li
WFM · Canada · World #38,174 classical · FIDE ID 8610410
When preparing against Yilin Li, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 665 games by Yilin Li, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yilin Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yilin 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 | 1,944 | 1,993 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,993 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,950 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 665 | 206 | 71 | 387 | 31.0% |
| As White | 339 | 125 | 35 | 178 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 326 | 81 | 36 | 209 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yilin Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yilin Li's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 276 | 81.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 47 | 13.9% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 3.2% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (32.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 49.0% | 27.9% |
| c5 | 77 | 49.0% | 32.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 90 | 86.5% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 12.5% | 34.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Yilin Li's chess games
All 665 games by Yilin Li in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 206 wins, 71 draws, 387 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 61 | 24/7/30 | 39.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 10/0/10 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 7/2/9 | 36.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 44 | 11/3/30 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 4/2/19 | 16.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 3/1/17 | 14.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 1/3/12 | 6.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,401 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Aug 2024 | Miguel Medina Paz | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Sep 2025 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Aug 2024 | Andrey Kirillov | 2,352 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
| Jan 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 352 | 103 | 1,984 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 51 | 14 | 1,923 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,762 |
| ch-North American U20 Girls | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| China Women's Open Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,937 |
| China Women's Chess Open | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,865 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| ch-Quebec U18 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yilin Li's chess games?
665 games by Yilin Li, from Oct 2014 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 Yilin Li has played.
What does Yilin Li play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Yilin Li opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yilin Li answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Yilin Li play as White?
As White, Yilin Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 39.3% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yilin Li play as Black?
As Black, Yilin Li most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 326 games.
What is Yilin Li's FIDE rating?
Yilin Li is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Yilin Li played?
Our database contains 665 games by Yilin Li, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 71 draws, 387 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yilin Li?
665 games by Yilin 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.