Prepare against Chenxi Zhao
GM · China · World #477 classical · FIDE ID 8611513
When preparing against Chenxi Zhao, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 467 games by Chenxi Zhao, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chenxi Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chenxi 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 | 2,515 | 2,515 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,405 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,422 | 2,422 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 196 | 157 | 114 | 42.0% |
| As White | 229 | 101 | 83 | 45 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 238 | 95 | 74 | 69 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chenxi Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chenxi Zhao's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 78.6% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 10.9% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Zhao usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zhao usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 40.9% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 36 | 38.7% | 63.9% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 8.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.5% | 42.9% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 60.5% | 49.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 22.1% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.8% | 59.1% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Chenxi Zhao's chess games
All 467 games by Chenxi Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Sep 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: 196 wins, 157 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 35 | 11/15/9 | 31.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Levon Aronian | 2,724 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B00 |
| May 2024 | Yue Wang | 2,647 | ch-CHN | C65 |
| Aug 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | 2,604 | Belt and Road China Int | C11 |
| Jun 2026 | Andrew Hong | 2,592 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A07 |
| May 2024 | Chongsheng Zeng | 2,590 | ch-CHN | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 81 | 40.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 39 | 25 | 2,235 |
| ch-CHN | 2024 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,558 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2019 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,382 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,603 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,399 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,617 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yinglun Xu (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chenxi Zhao's chess games?
467 games by Chenxi Zhao, from Sep 2012 to Sep 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 Chenxi Zhao has played.
What does Chenxi Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Chenxi Zhao opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chenxi Zhao answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Chenxi Zhao play as White?
As White, Chenxi Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chenxi Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Chenxi Zhao most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 56.5% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Chenxi Zhao's FIDE rating?
Chenxi Zhao is currently rated 2,515 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,422 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Chenxi Zhao played?
Our database contains 467 games by Chenxi Zhao, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 157 draws, 114 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chenxi Zhao?
467 games by Chenxi 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.