Prepare against Elber Zhu
CM · Canada · World #22,127 classical · FIDE ID 2644444
When preparing against Elber Zhu, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Elber Zhu, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elber Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elber 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 | 2,040 | 2,040 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,756 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elber Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elber Zhu's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 50.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Elber Zhu's chess games
All 36 games by Elber Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Saarthak Malakar | 2,302 | Canadian Open 2026 | D12 |
| Aug 2026 | Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage | 2,126 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B35 |
| Aug 2026 | Joaquin Castro Castro | 2,015 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | D13 |
| Apr 2026 | Ryan Yunhui Zhong | 2,007 | Canadian Closed 2026 | D27 |
| Apr 2026 | Roland Chabot | 1,996 | Canadian Closed 2026 | E27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,010 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| Montréal Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,128 |
| 2026 PEICF ANVO PEI Open Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,982 |
| 2026 Ontario Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,141 |
| Ottawa EOCA Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elber Zhu's chess games?
36 games by Elber Zhu, from Feb 2023 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 Elber Zhu has played.
What does Elber Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Elber Zhu opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elber Zhu answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Elber Zhu play as White?
As White, Elber Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elber Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Elber Zhu most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Elber Zhu's FIDE rating?
Elber Zhu is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Elber Zhu played?
Our database contains 36 games by Elber Zhu, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elber Zhu?
36 games by Elber 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.