Prepare against David Junyang Zhu
New Zealand · World #72,702 classical · FIDE ID 4311132
When preparing against David Junyang Zhu, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 132 games by David Junyang Zhu, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Junyang Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Junyang 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 | 1,812 | 1,946 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,964 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,913 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 37 | 39 | 56 | 28.0% |
| As White | 70 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 62 | 17 | 13 | 32 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Junyang Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Junyang Zhu's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 72.9% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 14.3% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 12.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
David Junyang Zhu's chess games
All 132 games by David Junyang Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | William Rui Liu | 2,115 | Bob Wade 2026 | Peter Weir Masters | D31 |
| Jan 2023 | Benjamin Thomas | 2,038 | 130th ch-NZL Open A | E61 |
| Jan 2025 | Luke Chang | 2,025 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | C60 |
| Jan 2023 | Isabelle Yixuan Ning | 1,949 | ch-NZL Rapid Open 130th | E67 |
| Jan 2025 | Wanyao Sarah Sun | 1,936 | 132nd ch-NZL Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 17 | 8 | 1,570 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2021 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,426 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,070 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Peter Weir Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,866 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,884 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,732 |
| Auckland Stuart Memorial Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Junyang Zhu's chess games?
132 games by David Junyang Zhu, from Apr 2019 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 David Junyang Zhu has played.
What does David Junyang Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, David Junyang Zhu opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Junyang Zhu answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Junyang Zhu play as White?
As White, David Junyang Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Junyang Zhu play as Black?
As Black, David Junyang Zhu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is David Junyang Zhu's FIDE rating?
David Junyang Zhu is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Sep 2025).
How many games has David Junyang Zhu played?
Our database contains 132 games by David Junyang Zhu, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 56 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Junyang Zhu?
132 games by David Junyang 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.