Prepare against Ziang Li
China · World #16,981 classical · FIDE ID 8618461
Our database contains 41 games by Ziang Li, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ziang Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ziang 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 | 2,085 | 2,091 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 48.8% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ziang Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ziang Li's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 43.5% | 85.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 85.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Li usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Li usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Ziang Li's chess games
All 41 games by Ziang Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Yiping Lou | 2,444 | Belt and Road China Int | A06 |
| Aug 2024 | Cheng Wang | 2,300 | 4th Binhai Cup B | A07 |
| Aug 2025 | Yu,Shi | 2,206 | Belt and Road China Int | C92 |
| Aug 2025 | Xiao Zhang | 2,200 | Belt and Road China Int | A22 |
| Jul 2019 | Yanshen Zhu | 2,146 | ch-CHN B | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt and Road China Int | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,267 |
| CHN Nat Open Suzhou | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,047 |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 3rd | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-CHN B | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,395 |
| chT-CHN B | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ziang Li's chess games?
41 games by Ziang Li, from Aug 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 Ziang Li has played.
What does Ziang Li play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ziang Li opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ziang Li answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ziang Li play as White?
As White, Ziang Li's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ziang Li play as Black?
As Black, Ziang Li most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ziang Li's FIDE rating?
Ziang Li is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ziang Li played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ziang Li, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ziang Li?
41 games by Ziang 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.