Prepare against Yutong Liu
China · World #29,316 classical · FIDE ID 8610487
Our database contains 112 games by Yutong Liu, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yutong Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yutong 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 | 1,990 | 1,992 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,913 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,871 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 40 | 29 | 43 | 35.7% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yutong Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yutong Liu's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 78.6% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 19.6% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Yutong Liu's chess games
All 112 games by Yutong Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Connor Clarke | 2,048 | Kidlington Chess Congress 2026: Open | E22 |
| Feb 2026 | Andy Hill | 2,012 | Kidlington Chess Congress 2026: Open | E94 |
| Feb 2026 | Luke Anthony Honey | 1,967 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | A14 |
| Jan 2026 | Timothy Harris | 1,966 | Kidlington Chess Congress 2026: Open | D93 |
| Feb 2026 | Damirali Magzumov | 1,865 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,796 |
| ch-CHN U16 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,372 |
| ch-ASEAN U12 15th | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,796 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| 1st Hangzhou Open of Ivy | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,990 |
| Bai Xue Cup | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yutong Liu's chess games?
112 games by Yutong Liu, from Dec 2012 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 Yutong Liu has played.
What does Yutong Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Yutong Liu opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yutong Liu answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Yutong Liu play as White?
As White, Yutong Liu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yutong Liu play as Black?
As Black, Yutong Liu most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Yutong Liu's FIDE rating?
Yutong Liu is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Yutong Liu played?
Our database contains 112 games by Yutong Liu, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yutong Liu?
112 games by Yutong 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.