Prepare against Zhaoqi Liu
IM · China · World #3,011 classical · FIDE ID 8609381
Our database contains 677 games by Zhaoqi Liu, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhaoqi Liu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhaoqi 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 | 2,338 | 2,405 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,386 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,232 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 677 | 232 | 154 | 291 | 34.3% |
| As White | 344 | 115 | 86 | 143 | 33.4% |
| As Black | 333 | 117 | 68 | 148 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhaoqi Liu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhaoqi Liu's side.
First moves as White (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 234 | 68.2% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 47 | 13.7% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 26 | 7.6% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 5.8% | 27.5% |
| b3 | 13 | 3.8% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nc3 (41.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nc3 (50.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Liu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Liu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 140 | 88.1% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 80.0% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 5.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Zhaoqi Liu's chess games
All 677 games by Zhaoqi Liu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 232 wins, 154 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 69 | 28/12/29 | 40.6% |
| E67 | English Opening | 54 | 15/13/26 | 27.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 32 | 8/11/13 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 55 | 22/12/21 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 41 | 12/13/16 | 29.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 11/6/18 | 31.4% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | A75 |
| May 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Feb 2019 | Vahap Sanal | 2,497 | 20th Lienz Open | A21 |
| Feb 2019 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,496 | Graz Open A | A22 |
| Jun 2024 | Mika Karttunen | 2,479 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 221 | 83.5 | 2,168 |
| Harbin U20 Open | 2018 | 17 | 11 | 1,983 |
| ch-CHN B | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 2,289 |
| chT-CHN | 2018 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-CHN B | 2019 | 12 | 3 | 2,245 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| Shenzhen zt 3.5 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| 2nd Belgrade Summer GM | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhaoqi Liu's chess games?
677 games by Zhaoqi Liu, from Sep 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 Zhaoqi Liu has played.
What does Zhaoqi Liu play on the first move as White?
Across 343 games with White in our database, Zhaoqi Liu opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhaoqi Liu answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Zhaoqi Liu play as White?
As White, Zhaoqi Liu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (69 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening (54 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (32 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 344 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhaoqi Liu play as Black?
As Black, Zhaoqi Liu most often plays: Benoni Defense (55 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (41 games, 29.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Zhaoqi Liu's FIDE rating?
Zhaoqi Liu is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Zhaoqi Liu played?
Our database contains 677 games by Zhaoqi Liu, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 232 wins, 154 draws, 291 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhaoqi Liu?
677 games by Zhaoqi 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.