Prepare against Austin Zhao
United States · World #40,212 classical · FIDE ID 39921786
When preparing against Austin Zhao, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Austin Zhao, covering Jun 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Austin Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Austin Zhao 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 | 1,936 | 2,040 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,934 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,984 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 305 rated games against 242 different opponents, across 53 events in 2 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 | 171 | 60 | 53 | 58 | 35.1% | 1,876 | 1,866 | 9 |
| Blitz | 125 | 63 | 8 | 54 | 50.4% | 1,891 | 1,901 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 154 | 34 | 42 | 78 | 22.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 127 | 78 | 19 | 30 | 61.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 8 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 53 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 26 | 9 | 19 | 1,933 | 1,972 |
| 2025 | 143 | 62 | 27 | 54 | 1,901 | 1,916 |
| 2024 | 82 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 1,852 | 1,830 |
| 2023 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 1,742 | 1,676 |
Where Austin Zhao has played
United States (52) · Canada (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Austin Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Austin Zhao's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d6 (45% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Austin Zhao's chess games
All 30 games by Austin Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Prajit Ravishankar | 1,987 | 2026 Marshall Chess Club Rapid & Blitz Championship | Rapid | B89 |
| May 2026 | Nivaan Shrivastava | 1,943 | Cherry Blossom Classic | B40 |
| May 2026 | Sandeep Thimmasamudram | 1,898 | Cherry Blossom Classic | B33 |
| Oct 2026 | Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno | 1,861 | 2026 Marshall Chess Club Rapid & Blitz Championship | Rapid | A13 |
| May 2026 | Winston Ruiying Chen | 1,861 | Cherry Blossom Classic | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,992 |
| 2026 Marshall Chess Club Rapid & Blitz Championship | Rapid | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,004 |
| Marshall Chess Club Junior Championship | Under 20 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | April | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,180 |
| 2026 Marshall August Premier Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,665 |
| 2026 Marshall Chess Club Rapid & Blitz Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,882 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | January | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,866 |
| Princeton Forrestal Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Austin Zhao's chess games?
30 games by Austin Zhao, from Jun 2023 to Nov 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 Austin Zhao has played.
What does Austin Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Austin Zhao opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Austin Zhao answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Austin Zhao play as White?
As White, Austin Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Austin Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Austin Zhao most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Austin Zhao's FIDE rating?
Austin Zhao is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (May 2026).
How many games has Austin Zhao played?
Our database contains 30 games by Austin Zhao, covering Jun 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Austin Zhao?
30 games by Austin Zhao 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.