Prepare against Yueci Li
United Kingdom · World #84,889 classical · FIDE ID 343436234
When preparing against Yueci Li, expect 1.c4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Yueci Li, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yueci Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yueci 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 | 1,774 | 1,875 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,728 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,754 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 47.1% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yueci Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yueci Li's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 68.4% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 69.2% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Li usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Yueci Li's chess games
All 34 games by Yueci Li in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Lewis A Turner | 1,887 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Sameera Kodukula | 1,883 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | A14 |
| Jun 2026 | Otilia Turcanu | 1,778 | World Youth Girls U14 | A20 |
| Mar 2026 | Shrishti Shiva | 1,729 | English Youth Championships 2026 | A20 |
| Jul 2025 | Seth Woozeer | 1,711 | Stokes Cup | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,840 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,810 |
| Stokes Cup | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,873 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,007 |
| 33rd EY Girls U12 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yueci Li's chess games?
34 games by Yueci Li, from Nov 2023 to Aug 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 Yueci Li has played.
What does Yueci Li play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Yueci Li opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yueci Li answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yueci Li play as White?
As White, Yueci Li's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yueci Li play as Black?
As Black, Yueci Li most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Yueci Li's FIDE rating?
Yueci Li is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Yueci Li played?
Our database contains 34 games by Yueci Li, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yueci Li?
34 games by Yueci 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.