Prepare against Diwen Zhu
China · World #13,681 classical · FIDE ID 8610983
When preparing against Diwen Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 43 games by Diwen Zhu, covering Aug 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Diwen Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diwen 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 | 2,121 | 2,121 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,996 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 37.2% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 73 rated games against 70 different opponents, across 8 events in 1 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 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% | 1,970 | 1,704 | 2 |
| Rapid | 44 | 24 | 17 | 3 | 54.5% | 1,773 | 1,949 | 27 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 39 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 56.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 7 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2,024 | 2,066 |
| 2025 | 44 | 24 | 17 | 3 | 1,773 | 1,949 |
| 2012 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1,970 | 1,704 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diwen Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diwen Zhu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 45.5% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Diwen Zhu's chess games
All 43 games by Diwen Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2025 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Chang(CQ) Xu | 2,161 | ch-CHN 2026 | A18 |
| May 2026 | Yinuo(LN) Wang | 2,096 | ch-CHN 2026 | B40 |
| Oct 2026 | Lin Cai | 2,054 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (兴化站) | B10 |
| May 2026 | Guoyu Zhou | 2,049 | ch-CHN 2026 | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Weiyang Lu | 1,853 | 2026全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (绍兴站) | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,177 |
| 2026全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (绍兴站) | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (兴化站) | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (青岛站) | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,914 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (南京站) | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diwen Zhu's chess games?
43 games by Diwen Zhu, from Aug 2025 to Oct 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 Diwen Zhu has played.
What does Diwen Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Diwen Zhu opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diwen Zhu answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Diwen Zhu play as White?
As White, Diwen Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diwen Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Diwen Zhu most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Diwen Zhu's FIDE rating?
Diwen Zhu is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Diwen Zhu played?
Our database contains 43 games by Diwen Zhu, covering Aug 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diwen Zhu?
43 games by Diwen 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.