Prepare against Zexu Liu
IM · China · World #1,908 classical · FIDE ID 8605963
Our database contains 163 games by Zexu Liu, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zexu Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zexu 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 | 2,388 | 2,388 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,251 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 64 | 56 | 43 | 39.3% |
| As White | 79 | 33 | 27 | 19 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zexu Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zexu Liu's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 69.6% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 29.1% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 69.6% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Liu usually continues g3 (77.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 70.3% | 59.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 93.8% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Zexu Liu's chess games
All 163 games by Zexu Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Jul 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, 56 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Fernando Peralta | 2,580 | 50th La Roda Open | A30 |
| Dec 2024 | Felix-Antonio Ilinca | 2,470 | Gran Hotel Bali Open A | A07 |
| Jun 2019 | Jianjun Xie | 2,427 | chT-CHN | A90 |
| Apr 2025 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,426 | FSGM April | A07 |
| Dec 2024 | Grayson Rorrer | 2,411 | FSGM December 2024 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,223 |
| 121st Novi Sad TS Mix | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,211 |
| Belgrade Radnicki IM 12 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| FSGM December 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
| Hotel Putnik IM 2 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,451 |
| 19th Pozarevac Rudar | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,401 |
| FSGM April | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,469 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zexu Liu's chess games?
163 games by Zexu Liu, from Jul 2018 to Jul 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 Zexu Liu has played.
What does Zexu Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Zexu Liu opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zexu Liu answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Zexu Liu play as White?
As White, Zexu Liu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zexu Liu play as Black?
As Black, Zexu Liu most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Zexu Liu's FIDE rating?
Zexu Liu is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Zexu Liu played?
Our database contains 163 games by Zexu Liu, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 56 draws, 43 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zexu Liu?
163 games by Zexu 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.