Prepare against Zhaoyang Li
China · World #10,376 classical · FIDE ID 8608237
When preparing against Zhaoyang Li, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 73 games by Zhaoyang Li, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zhaoyang Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhaoyang 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 | 2,164 | 2,172 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,072 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 19 | 22 | 32 | 26.0% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhaoyang Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhaoyang Li's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 60.0% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 22.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Li usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Li usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 35.0% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Zhaoyang Li's chess games
All 73 games by Zhaoyang Li in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Yuanhe Zhao | 2,402 | ch-CHN B | B26 |
| Jan 2018 | Tatev Abrahamyan | 2,332 | PRO League Stage | C01 |
| Aug 2019 | Xiaobing Gu | 2,314 | Belt and Road Hunan Open B | B14 |
| Jul 2017 | Chenxi Zhao | 2,299 | ch-CHN B | B11 |
| Jan 2017 | David Halt | 2,058 | 17th Bad Zwesten Open | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen zt 3.5 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,973 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 1st Danzhou Hainan Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,989 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 15th National Games Individual Prelim | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,258 |
| 17th Bad Zwesten Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-CHN B | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,367 |
| 54th Groningen Open A | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhaoyang Li's chess games?
73 games by Zhaoyang Li, from Jul 2012 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 Zhaoyang Li has played.
What does Zhaoyang Li play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Zhaoyang Li opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhaoyang Li answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Zhaoyang Li play as White?
As White, Zhaoyang Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhaoyang Li play as Black?
As Black, Zhaoyang Li most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Zhaoyang Li's FIDE rating?
Zhaoyang Li is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Zhaoyang Li played?
Our database contains 73 games by Zhaoyang Li, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhaoyang Li?
73 games by Zhaoyang 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.