Prepare against Chen Zou
IM · China · World #1,396 classical · FIDE ID 8610959
Our database contains 1,165 games by Chen Zou, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chen Zou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chen 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 | 2,418 | 2,462 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,388 | 2,459 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,369 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,165 | 576 | 248 | 341 | 49.4% |
| As White | 584 | 300 | 126 | 158 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 581 | 276 | 122 | 183 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chen Zou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chen Zou's side.
First moves as White (584 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 320 | 54.8% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 136 | 23.3% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 104 | 17.8% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.5% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.2% | 71.4% |
| e3 | 6 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zou usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zou usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zou usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zou usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zou usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Zou usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 139 | 55.2% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 62 | 24.6% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 43 | 17.1% | 72.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 166 | 83.8% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 20 | 10.1% | 67.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Chen Zou's chess games
All 1,165 games by Chen 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: 576 wins, 248 draws, 341 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 25/9/17 | 49.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 46 | 27/11/8 | 58.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 32 | 17/5/10 | 53.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 14/0/8 | 63.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 27/11/11 | 55.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 19/14/10 | 44.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 21/4/15 | 52.5% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 11/0/3 | 78.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
| Jan 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Dec 2024 | R Robson | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | C65 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,699 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,697 | Titled Tue Late | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 743 | 468 | 2,451 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 48 | 19.5 | 2,448 |
| ch-CHN B | 2019 | 34 | 22 | 2,236 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2,158 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,538 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
| chT-CHN B | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,199 |
| Belt and Road Aksu A Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Changren Dai (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chen Zou's chess games?
1,165 games by Chen 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 Chen Zou has played.
What does Chen Zou play on the first move as White?
Across 584 games with White in our database, Chen Zou opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chen Zou answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Chen Zou play as White?
As White, Chen Zou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 49.0% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 58.7% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 584 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chen Zou play as Black?
As Black, Chen Zou most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 55.1% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 52.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 581 games.
What is Chen Zou's FIDE rating?
Chen Zou is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,388 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Chen Zou played?
Our database contains 1,165 games by Chen Zou, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 576 wins, 248 draws, 341 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chen Zou?
1,165 games by Chen 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.