Harvey Li: The Grinder Behind HarveyLi318
Harvey Li, better known to opponents as HarveyLi318, is a high-volume online chess warrior. Since his first rated games in late 2018, he has played more than 21,000 games, and his preferred time control is Blitz. His opening identity is instantly recognizable: the Amazon Attack with White and the Scandinavian Defense with Black. He has also logged thousands of games in the Alekhine Defense when opponents force him to adapt.
Style and Stamina
Harvey is patient in chaotic positions. His endgame frequency sits near 71%, and his decisive games often run past 70 moves. He does not panic after a setback, with a comeback rate above 81% and a win rate near 48% even after losing a piece. His early resignation rate is just 2.58%, which means most games end with a flag fall, a checkmate, or a handshake nobody expected.
He is nearly balanced with both colors: about 52% with White and 50% with Black. His favorite battlefield remains the Amazon Attack and Siberian Attack lines, where he has thousands of games. The
chart offers a quick look at those trusted weapons.Rivalries and Repeat Customers
Every online career needs a nemesis. For Harvey, that nemesis is Luc2008. They have clashed 225 times, and luc2008 has had the better of the series. Harvey still shows up, which says a lot about his competitive heart. On the other side of the scoreboard, mrsaltyz remains one of his favorite customers: 35 wins, only 2 losses, and 6 draws. He also enjoys a lopsided history against chi11ybean, winning 19 of their 21 meetings.
Growth, Grit, and the Long Game
Harvey's rating climbed from three-digit territory to expert and beyond. He reached 2382 (2024-07-22) in bullet and 2193 (2026-06-23) in blitz, then broke the 2000 barrier in both rapid and daily chess. The
chart shows a career full of sharp climbs, and the chart shows why he is considered one of the busiest players in the pool.His longest winning streak reached 20 games, while his longest losing streak stretched to 16. Somehow the loss streak did not chase him away. If you want to catch Harvey at his sharpest, the data suggests 7 a.m. is his best hour. At any other time, expect long games, late wins, and an opponent who simply refuses to go away.