Prepare against Yu-Cheng Liang
CM · United States · World #8,648 classical · FIDE ID 30958121
When preparing against Yu-Cheng Liang, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 63 games by Yu-Cheng Liang, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yu-Cheng Liang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yu-Cheng Liang 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 | 2,193 | 2,252 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 14 | 23 | 26 | 22.2% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yu-Cheng Liang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yu-Cheng Liang's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 74.2% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Liang usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Liang usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Liang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Liang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Liang usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Yu-Cheng Liang's chess games
All 63 games by Yu-Cheng Liang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Jul 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Vladimir Belous | 2,517 | 32nd North American Open | E90 |
| Jun 2022 | Alvaro Dias Huizar | 2,409 | Las Vegas National Open | A58 |
| Jul 2023 | Martha L. Fierro Baquero | 2,347 | Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | A14 |
| Dec 2023 | Daniel Girsh | 2,261 | Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Alejandro Maass Garza | 2,236 | Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,051 |
| chC-Washington State | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,694 |
| CCCSA Fall IMD | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,407 |
| 32nd North American Open | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,343 |
| 10th Washington Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yu-Cheng Liang's chess games?
63 games by Yu-Cheng Liang, from Jul 2019 to Jul 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 Yu-Cheng Liang has played.
What does Yu-Cheng Liang play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Yu-Cheng Liang opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yu-Cheng Liang answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Yu-Cheng Liang play as White?
As White, Yu-Cheng Liang's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yu-Cheng Liang play as Black?
As Black, Yu-Cheng Liang most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Yu-Cheng Liang's FIDE rating?
Yu-Cheng Liang is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Yu-Cheng Liang played?
Our database contains 63 games by Yu-Cheng Liang, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yu-Cheng Liang?
63 games by Yu-Cheng Liang 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.