Prepare against Zimeng Li
China · World #108,182 classical · FIDE ID 8624500
When preparing against Zimeng Li, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%).
Our database contains 107 games by Zimeng Li, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zimeng Li's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zimeng 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 | 1,706 | 1,706 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,760 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 36 | 25 | 46 | 33.6% |
| As White | 58 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 10 | 24 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zimeng Li's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zimeng Li's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Li usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Li usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 96.2% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Zimeng Li's chess games
All 107 games by Zimeng Li in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 36 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Xianglin Liu | 2,188 | chT-CHN w | B32 |
| Jul 2019 | Tong Xu | 2,129 | chT-CHN B | B73 |
| Jun 2019 | Xing Hong | 1,986 | chT-CHN w | A30 |
| Aug 2025 | Yiru Chen | 1,920 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | C11 |
| Aug 2026 | Huang,Zixin | 1,907 | TCh-CHN League B 2026 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,732 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,633 |
| ch-CHN U20 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,713 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,657 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,609 |
| Hohhot National Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,516 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| 2nd Tianjin Binhai Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zimeng Li's chess games?
107 games by Zimeng Li, from Aug 2017 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 Zimeng Li has played.
What does Zimeng Li play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Zimeng Li opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zimeng Li answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Zimeng Li play as White?
As White, Zimeng Li's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zimeng Li play as Black?
As Black, Zimeng Li most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Zimeng Li's FIDE rating?
Zimeng Li is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,706 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zimeng Li played?
Our database contains 107 games by Zimeng Li, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zimeng Li?
107 games by Zimeng 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.