Prepare against Chenwu Zhu
FM · NLD · World #3,696 classical · FIDE ID 1080687
When preparing against Chenwu Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 79 games by Chenwu Zhu, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chenwu Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chenwu 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 | 2,312 | 2,312 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,315 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,210 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 40.5% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chenwu Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chenwu Zhu's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 72.0% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
Chenwu Zhu's chess games
All 79 games by Chenwu Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Hing Ting Lai | 2,464 | HSG Open | A05 |
| May 2025 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,391 | TCh-NED Cup | E54 |
| Jun 2025 | Kobe Smeets | 2,347 | 50th OKU | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Gachatur Kazarjan | 2,272 | Dutch Youth U18 2026 | B66 |
| Apr 2026 | Milan Mostertman | 2,252 | Dutch League 2025-26 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,907 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,672 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,369 |
| Dutch Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| HWP Inholland 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,391 |
| HSG Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,258 |
| HSG Open | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,396 |
| 50th OKU | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chenwu Zhu's chess games?
79 games by Chenwu Zhu, from Dec 2021 to Aug 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 Chenwu Zhu has played.
What does Chenwu Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Chenwu Zhu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chenwu Zhu answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Chenwu Zhu play as White?
As White, Chenwu Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chenwu Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Chenwu Zhu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Chenwu Zhu's FIDE rating?
Chenwu Zhu is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Chenwu Zhu played?
Our database contains 79 games by Chenwu Zhu, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chenwu Zhu?
79 games by Chenwu 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.