Prepare against Yiyi Liu
China · World #21,899 classical · FIDE ID 8617171
When preparing against Yiyi Liu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Yiyi Liu, covering Aug 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yiyi Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yiyi 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 | 2,043 | 2,055 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,791 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,047 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 106 rated games against 106 different opponents, across 13 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 97 | 39 | 27 | 31 | 40.2% | 1,944 | 1,901 | 15 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% | 1,664 | 1,664 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 11 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1,952 | 2,098 |
| 2025 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1,901 | 1,962 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1,883 | 1,483 |
| 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1,946 | 1,946 |
| 2017 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 1,826 | 1,626 |
| 2015 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 1,908 | 1,641 |
Where Yiyi Liu has played
China (7) · England (6)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yiyi Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yiyi Liu's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Liu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Yiyi Liu's chess games
All 33 games by Yiyi Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jan Jaap Janse | 2,170 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | D06 |
| Dec 2025 | Valentina Verbin | 2,122 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | C10 |
| Dec 2025 | Lars Balzer | 2,026 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | A42 |
| Dec 2025 | Arthur Kendall | 2,000 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | E92 |
| Feb 2023 | Bokai Yang | 1,970 | ch-CHN B | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,846 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Major | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Isle of Wight Weekend | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,195 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,945 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,362 |
| CHN Team | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yiyi Liu's chess games?
33 games by Yiyi Liu, from Aug 2015 to Nov 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 Yiyi Liu has played.
What does Yiyi Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Yiyi Liu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yiyi Liu answers 1...e6 (90% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Yiyi Liu play as White?
As White, Yiyi Liu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yiyi Liu play as Black?
As Black, Yiyi Liu most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Yiyi Liu's FIDE rating?
Yiyi Liu is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Yiyi Liu played?
Our database contains 33 games by Yiyi Liu, covering Aug 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yiyi Liu?
33 games by Yiyi 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.