Prepare against Alexander Zhu
United States · World #22,513 classical · FIDE ID 30993776
Our database contains 45 games by Alexander Zhu, covering Mar 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Zhu 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 | 2,037 | 2,141 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 4 | 25 | 35.6% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Zhu's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 16.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhu usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhu usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Zhu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Alexander Zhu's chess games
All 45 games by Alexander Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,502 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Dmitry Zilberstein | 2,347 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Nov 2025 | Daniel Barria Zuniga | 2,341 | Titled Tue | E15 |
| Jan 2026 | Yixing Wu | 2,340 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | E17 |
| Nov 2025 | Gabriel Lesueur | 2,247 | Titled Tue | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 10 | 2,027 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,342 |
| National Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,297 |
| 33rd North American Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
| 34th North American Open | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Zhu's chess games?
45 games by Alexander Zhu, from Mar 2022 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 Alexander Zhu has played.
What does Alexander Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Alexander Zhu opens with 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Zhu answers 1...b6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Alexander Zhu play as White?
As White, Alexander Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Zhu most often plays: Owen Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alexander Zhu's FIDE rating?
Alexander Zhu is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Alexander Zhu played?
Our database contains 45 games by Alexander Zhu, covering Mar 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Zhu?
45 games by Alexander Zhu 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.