Prepare against Abigail Zhou
WCM · United States · World #24,381 classical · FIDE ID 39922081
When preparing against Abigail Zhou, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Abigail Zhou, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Abigail Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abigail Zhou 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 | 2,023 | 2,023 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 79 | 17 | 161 | 30.7% |
| As White | 133 | 39 | 11 | 83 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 124 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abigail Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abigail Zhou's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 100.0% | 33.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (28.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (42.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 100.0% | 41.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 100.0% | 30.3% |
Abigail Zhou's chess games
All 257 games by Abigail Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 79 wins, 17 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/4/13 | 10.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | M ECU Medina | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | B37 |
| Jan 2025 | M Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Feb 2025 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,334 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Jun 2025 | Thalia Cervantes Landeiro | 2,278 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| May 2025 | Miguel Lazaro Azcutia | 2,275 | Titled Tue Late | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 219 | 58.5 | 1,955 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-Pan American U08 Girls 34th | 2024 | 9 | 9 | 1,755 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,064 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,116 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abigail Zhou's chess games?
257 games by Abigail Zhou, from Oct 2023 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 Abigail Zhou has played.
What does Abigail Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Abigail Zhou opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abigail Zhou answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Abigail Zhou play as White?
As White, Abigail Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abigail Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Abigail Zhou most often plays: French: Classical Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Abigail Zhou's FIDE rating?
Abigail Zhou is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Abigail Zhou played?
Our database contains 257 games by Abigail Zhou, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 17 draws, 161 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abigail Zhou?
257 games by Abigail Zhou 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.