Prepare against Chuanyi Zhou
China · World #79,610 classical · FIDE ID 8660166
When preparing against Chuanyi Zhou, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Chuanyi Zhou, covering Dec 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Chuanyi Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chuanyi Zhou 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 | 1,793 | 1,849 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,970 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 39.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 141 rated games against 122 different opponents, across 16 events in 3 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 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 39.3% | 1,819 | 1,819 | 16 |
| Rapid | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 66.7% | 1,760 | 2,010 | 15 |
| Blitz | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% | – | – | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 28 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 32.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 54 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 55.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 13 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 1,802 | 1,863 |
| 2025 | 54 | 33 | 16 | 5 | 1,681 | 1,869 |
| 2024 | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 1,643 | 1,683 |
Where Chuanyi Zhou has played
China (12) · Italy (3) · Hong Kong SAR China (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chuanyi Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chuanyi Zhou's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Chuanyi Zhou's chess games
All 33 games by Chuanyi Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Zhanjia Li | 1,955 | CHN Team Men 2026 | D53 |
| Jun 2026 | Irwin Aton | 1,950 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Final | A37 |
| Apr 2026 | Yanqiao Qu | 1,946 | CHN Team Men 2026 | E06 |
| Jul 2026 | Zining (matthew) Jia | 1,837 | 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B10 | E05 |
| Jun 2026 | Nicolas Gonzague Henri Liagre | 1,764 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U10 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 1,944 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| CHN Team Men 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,053 |
| 2026 National CCA Master Tournament - Open (Changsha Station) | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B10 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,920 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Final | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chuanyi Zhou's chess games?
33 games by Chuanyi Zhou, from Dec 2024 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 Chuanyi Zhou has played.
What does Chuanyi Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Chuanyi Zhou opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chuanyi Zhou answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Chuanyi Zhou play as White?
As White, Chuanyi Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chuanyi Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Chuanyi Zhou most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Chuanyi Zhou's FIDE rating?
Chuanyi Zhou is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Chuanyi Zhou played?
Our database contains 33 games by Chuanyi Zhou, covering Dec 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 6 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chuanyi Zhou?
33 games by Chuanyi Zhou 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.