Prepare against Zachary Hankun Liu
CM · Canada · World #14,086 classical · FIDE ID 2640287
When preparing against Zachary Hankun Liu, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 956 games by Zachary Hankun Liu, covering Mar 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Hankun Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary Hankun 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 | 2,116 | 2,169 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,059 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,218 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 956 | 391 | 122 | 442 | 40.9% |
| As White | 473 | 212 | 57 | 203 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 483 | 179 | 65 | 239 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Hankun Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Hankun Liu's side.
First moves as White (473 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 296 | 62.6% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 133 | 28.1% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 7.8% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.5% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Liu usually continues d4 (41.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 48.9% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (48.6% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 218 | 93.2% | 45.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.8% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 75.0% | 37.7% |
| d5 | 37 | 24.3% | 54.1% |
Zachary Hankun Liu's chess games
All 956 games by Zachary Hankun Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 391 wins, 122 draws, 442 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 56 | 21/11/24 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 20/2/21 | 46.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 21/2/16 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 13/6/20 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 16/6/16 | 42.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 12/0/5 | 70.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 79 | 35/8/36 | 44.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 21/9/19 | 42.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 29 | 16/0/13 | 55.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/2/13 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Aleksey Dreev | 2,590 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
| Jun 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Andrey Shariyazdanov | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,480 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | B32 |
| Sep 2024 | Mika Karttunen | 2,479 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 688 | 328.5 | 2,201 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,266 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,762 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 3 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,716 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Hankun Liu's chess games?
956 games by Zachary Hankun Liu, from Mar 2022 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 Zachary Hankun Liu has played.
What does Zachary Hankun Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 473 games with White in our database, Zachary Hankun Liu opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Hankun Liu answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Zachary Hankun Liu play as White?
As White, Zachary Hankun Liu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 473 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Hankun Liu play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Hankun Liu most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (79 games, 44.3% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 483 games.
What is Zachary Hankun Liu's FIDE rating?
Zachary Hankun Liu is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zachary Hankun Liu played?
Our database contains 956 games by Zachary Hankun Liu, covering Mar 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 391 wins, 122 draws, 442 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Hankun Liu?
956 games by Zachary Hankun 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.