Prepare against Brendan Zou
CM · Australia · World #29,619 classical · FIDE ID 3221296
When preparing against Brendan Zou, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 70 games by Brendan Zou, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brendan Zou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brendan Zou 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 | 1,988 | 2,068 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 30 | 9 | 31 | 42.9% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brendan Zou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brendan Zou's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 67.6% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 32.4% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Zou usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zou usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Zou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Zou usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Zou usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Zou usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Brendan Zou's chess games
All 70 games by Brendan Zou in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Sep 2022 | Artem Omelja | 2,441 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Sep 2022 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,264 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Sep 2022 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,260 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Sep 2022 | Jose Luis Roque Sola | 2,217 | Titled Tue Early | A19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 40 | 13 | 2,082 |
| Box Hill Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,766 |
| ch-Oceania U16 | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 1,951 |
| Victoria Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-AUS U12 | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 800 |
| Fitzroy Hjorth Open | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,284 |
| 52nd Begonia Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brendan Zou's chess games?
70 games by Brendan Zou, from Jul 2013 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 Brendan Zou has played.
What does Brendan Zou play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Brendan Zou opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brendan Zou answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Brendan Zou play as White?
As White, Brendan Zou's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brendan Zou play as Black?
As Black, Brendan Zou most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Brendan Zou's FIDE rating?
Brendan Zou is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Brendan Zou played?
Our database contains 70 games by Brendan Zou, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brendan Zou?
70 games by Brendan Zou 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.