Prepare against Alicia Zhu
United States · World #34,989 classical · FIDE ID 39903800
When preparing against Alicia Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Alicia Zhu, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alicia Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alicia 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 | 1,960 | 1,960 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 1,716 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,545 | 1,545 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 48.5% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 186 rated games against 177 different opponents, across 26 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 115 | 48 | 23 | 44 | 41.7% | 1,757 | 1,712 | 6 |
| Rapid | 35 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 54.3% | 1,648 | 1,689 | 5 |
| Blitz | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 50.0% | 1,601 | 1,521 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 86 | 22 | 17 | 47 | 25.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 52 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 59.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 8 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1,873 | 1,766 |
| 2025 | 68 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 1,746 | 1,759 |
| 2024 | 74 | 37 | 10 | 27 | 1,694 | 1,687 |
| 2023 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 1,430 | 1,463 |
Where Alicia Zhu has played
United States (13) · Thailand (4) · Albania (2) · China (2) · Japan (2) · Canada (1) · Greece (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alicia Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alicia Zhu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alicia Zhu's chess games
All 33 games by Alicia Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Oct 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, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala | 1,800 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | B12 |
| May 2026 | Olivia Xu | 1,718 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | B15 |
| Jul 2024 | Elizabeth Zhou | 1,675 | ch-Pan American U10 Girls 34th | B53 |
| Jul 2024 | Wan Qin Li | 1,655 | ch-Pan American U10 Girls 34th | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Aileen Lou | 1,648 | ch-Pan American U10 Girls 34th | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,854 |
| Bangkok Olympiad Qual | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,032 |
| ch-Pan American U10 Girls 34th | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,760 |
| ch-World School U09 Girls | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,291 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (兴化站) | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,765 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (南京站) | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,653 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alicia Zhu's chess games?
33 games by Alicia Zhu, from May 2023 to Oct 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 Alicia Zhu has played.
What does Alicia Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Alicia Zhu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alicia Zhu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alicia Zhu play as White?
As White, Alicia Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alicia Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Alicia Zhu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Alicia Zhu's FIDE rating?
Alicia Zhu is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid and 1,545 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Alicia Zhu played?
Our database contains 33 games by Alicia Zhu, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alicia Zhu?
33 games by Alicia 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.