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Liem Le GM

LiemLe St. Louis Since 2013 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟
58.8% W 25.3% L 15.9% D
Bullet
3196
196W 87L 35D
Blitz
3209
1592W 665L 394D
Rapid
2669
159W 88L 100D
Daily
2041
7W 0L 1D

Liem Le: Grandmaster of the Fast Lane

Liem Le, also known online as LiemLe, is a FIDE Grandmaster whose chess profile is defined by speed, precision, and a willingness to make the clock feel personally threatened. Blitz is clearly the home territory, with thousands of games played at a remarkable pace.

A Blitz Specialist

Liem Le has recorded 1,699 blitz wins, alongside 667 losses and 398 draws. The data also shows a formidable peak blitz performance of 3,235, while his longest winning streak reached 21 games. In other words, opponents may want to bring an opening novelty, a strong coffee, and a backup mouse.

His bullet record is similarly impressive, with 266 wins from 416 recorded games. Rapid chess appears more measured, but even there his results show the practical strength expected from a Grandmaster.

Blitz Rating327930962912272925452013: 26062014: 26142015: 27422016: 27552017: 28422018: 29442019: 30132020: 29862021: 30132022: 29942023: 31102024: 30632025: 31052026: 321820132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Opening Repertoire

In blitz, Liem Le has enjoyed especially strong results with the English Opening, including the Agincourt Defense and Anglo-Indian Defense. The Caro-Kann Defense is another recurring weapon, particularly when playing Black. His statistics suggest a player who is comfortable mixing principled chess with occasional openings designed to make opponents ask, “Was that theory?”

  • English Opening: Agincourt Defense: 156 games and a 68.59% win rate
  • Caro-Kann Defense: 129 games and a 58.14% win rate
  • London Poisoned Pawn Variation: 66 games and a 69.70% win rate
  • Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation: 48 games and a 58.33% win rate

Explore the English Opening and the Caro-Kann Defense to see the strategic ideas behind two of his most productive choices.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%English Opening: Agincourt Defense: 66.7% over 177 gamesCaro-Kann Defense: 60.0% over 155 gamesLondon System: Poisoned Pawn Variation: 68.2% over 88 gamesEnglish Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense: 66.3% over 86 gamesColle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation: 67.1% over 79 gamesHungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit: 53.6% over 69 gamesEnglish Opening: Aginco…67%Caro-Kann Defense60%London System: Poisoned…68%English Opening: Anglo-…66%Colle System: Rhamphorh…67%Hungarian Opening: Wied…54%

Resilient and Resourceful

Liem Le’s statistics point to considerable fighting spirit. His comeback rate is listed at 88.19%, and he won 58.48% of games in which he had previously lost a piece. That is a particularly cheerful statistic for anyone who has ever blundered a knight and decided to continue playing anyway.

His overall playing profile also shows a strong preference for long, competitive battles. The data records a high endgame frequency, with rooks and queens appearing frequently in his checking statistics. When the position becomes complicated, Liem Le seems quite happy to keep calculating while the clock files a complaint.

Online Chess Identity

With a Grandmaster title, elite blitz results, and a repertoire that ranges from the English Opening to the Caro-Kann Defense, Liem Le is a formidable online competitor. His profile combines consistency, creativity, and the practical skill to turn limited time into a serious weapon.

Bio last updated 2026-09-13