Prepare against Zhanjia Li
China · World #32,984 classical · FIDE ID 8632707
Our database contains 131 games by Zhanjia Li, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhanjia Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhanjia 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 | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,973 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 51 | 36 | 44 | 38.9% |
| As White | 69 | 31 | 16 | 22 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhanjia Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhanjia Li's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 56.5% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 30 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Li usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 65.5% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 34.5% | 60.0% |
Zhanjia Li's chess games
All 131 games by Zhanjia Li in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 51 wins, 36 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hongchi Peng | 2,378 | CHN Team Men 2026 | E97 |
| Apr 2024 | Hao B Wang | 2,170 | ch-CHN Gp-B | E70 |
| Jul 2025 | Yu,Shi | 2,126 | China National Chess Open | E68 |
| Apr 2026 | Lanqin Yang | 2,034 | 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Yanqiao Qu | 1,946 | CHN Team Men 2026 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,807 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| China National Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,031 |
| Guangming Science City | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,879 |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,827 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,741 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,578 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhanjia Li's chess games?
131 games by Zhanjia Li, from Mar 2023 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 Zhanjia Li has played.
What does Zhanjia Li play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Zhanjia Li opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhanjia Li answers 1...e5 (95% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games).
What openings does Zhanjia Li play as White?
As White, Zhanjia Li's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhanjia Li play as Black?
As Black, Zhanjia Li most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Zhanjia Li's FIDE rating?
Zhanjia Li is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zhanjia Li played?
Our database contains 131 games by Zhanjia Li, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 36 draws, 44 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhanjia Li?
131 games by Zhanjia 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.