Prepare against David Zion Chiu
Hong Kong SAR China · World #40,099 classical · FIDE ID 6007465
Our database contains 32 games by David Zion Chiu, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Zion Chiu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Zion Chiu 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 | 1,935 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,981 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 31.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Zion Chiu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Zion Chiu's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Chiu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Chiu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Chiu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chiu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Chiu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Chiu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
David Zion Chiu's chess games
All 32 games by David Zion Chiu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Haralambos Fanos | 1,993 | 7th SKG Open | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | Nikolaos-Panagiotis Galanis | 1,944 | 7th SKG Open | E94 |
| Aug 2025 | Abhinav Benny | 1,857 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | A09 |
| Dec 2024 | Chandra Singh Limbu | 1,856 | Hong Kong Open 2024 | B11 |
| Dec 2023 | Ching Yin Law | 1,299 | Hong Kong Open | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,436 |
| Hong Kong Open 2024 | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,637 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,031 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,894 |
| 2nd Hong Kong TCA Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,886 |
| World School-ch U13 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,635 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Zion Chiu's chess games?
32 games by David Zion Chiu, from Jul 2021 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 David Zion Chiu has played.
What does David Zion Chiu play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, David Zion Chiu opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Zion Chiu answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Zion Chiu play as White?
As White, David Zion Chiu's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Zion Chiu play as Black?
As Black, David Zion Chiu most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is David Zion Chiu's FIDE rating?
David Zion Chiu is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Zion Chiu played?
Our database contains 32 games by David Zion Chiu, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Zion Chiu?
32 games by David Zion Chiu 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.