Prepare against Yunqi Li
DEU · World #12,442 classical · FIDE ID 34610618
When preparing against Yunqi Li, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 134 games by Yunqi Li, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yunqi Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yunqi 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 | 2,136 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,041 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,178 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 64 | 31 | 39 | 47.8% |
| As White | 68 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 66 | 36 | 10 | 20 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yunqi Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yunqi Li's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 50.0% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 33 | 48.5% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 82.5% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.5% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Yunqi Li's chess games
All 134 games by Yunqi Li in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 64 wins, 31 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Markus Kottke | 2,218 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | E94 |
| Apr 2024 | Xiang-Tobias Peng | 2,187 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | E38 |
| Apr 2024 | Andreas Kerpe | 2,146 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | C02 |
| Apr 2024 | Sascha Strathmann | 2,125 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Attila Orman | 2,090 | ch-EU U10 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 22 | 15 | 1,579 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 1 | 1,911 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,368 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,010 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,437 |
| Württembergische Einzelmeisterschaft | Kandidatenturnier | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,140 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,091 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yunqi Li's chess games?
134 games by Yunqi Li, from Nov 2021 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 Yunqi Li has played.
What does Yunqi Li play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Yunqi Li opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yunqi Li answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Yunqi Li play as White?
As White, Yunqi Li's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yunqi Li play as Black?
As Black, Yunqi Li most often plays: French: Advance Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Yunqi Li's FIDE rating?
Yunqi Li is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yunqi Li played?
Our database contains 134 games by Yunqi Li, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 31 draws, 39 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yunqi Li?
134 games by Yunqi 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.