Prepare against Yunshan Li
WIM · Canada · World #6,876 classical · FIDE ID 8607664
When preparing against Yunshan Li, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 511 games by Yunshan Li, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yunshan Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yunshan 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 | 2,228 | 2,294 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,169 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,169 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 511 | 196 | 155 | 160 | 38.4% |
| As White | 252 | 98 | 86 | 68 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 259 | 98 | 69 | 92 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yunshan Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yunshan Li's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 243 | 96.4% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.8% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Li usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Li usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 36.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 47 | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 31 | 22.3% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 53.7% | 58.0% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 45.1% | 41.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Yunshan Li's chess games
All 511 games by Yunshan Li in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 196 wins, 155 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 93 | 42/25/26 | 45.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 31 | 12/6/13 | 38.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Jiner Zhu | 2,507 | 37th Wch U20 Girls | B12 |
| Feb 2022 | Arkadiusz Leniart | 2,467 | Kasparov CF University Cup | C14 |
| Dec 2021 | Georgi Orlov | 2,460 | Titled Tue | D40 |
| Dec 2019 | Yixin Ding | 2,374 | ch-CHN rapid w | D90 |
| Dec 2018 | Qi Guo | 2,368 | 17th Asian Continental Open w | D28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 63 | 14 | 2,103 |
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 24 | 17 | 2,095 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2014 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,921 |
| chB-CHN w | 2017 | 22 | 13 | 1,996 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2010 | 21 | 18 | 1,759 |
| ch-CHN blitz w | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-CHN rapid w | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,216 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2012 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,758 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xue Bai (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yunshan Li's chess games?
511 games by Yunshan Li, from Jul 2011 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 Yunshan Li has played.
What does Yunshan Li play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Yunshan Li opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yunshan Li answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Yunshan Li play as White?
As White, Yunshan Li's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (93 games, 45.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yunshan Li play as Black?
As Black, Yunshan Li most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Yunshan Li's FIDE rating?
Yunshan Li is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (May 2023).
How many games has Yunshan Li played?
Our database contains 511 games by Yunshan Li, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 155 draws, 160 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yunshan Li?
511 games by Yunshan 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.