Prepare against Elizabeth Zhou
WCM · United States · World #31,020 classical · FIDE ID 39921760
Our database contains 30 games by Elizabeth Zhou, covering Feb 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elizabeth Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elizabeth 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 | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,812 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elizabeth Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elizabeth Zhou's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Elizabeth Zhou's chess games
All 30 games by Elizabeth Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Martin Yatskar | 2,285 | Titled Tuesday | D32 |
| Jun 2026 | Sharvaanica A S | 2,068 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | C02 |
| Jun 2026 | Viktoria Makhina | 2,009 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | B72 |
| Jun 2026 | Pooja Shree R | 1,923 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Melis Duru Kaygun | 1,774 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,044 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,019 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G12 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-Pan American U10 Girls 34th | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,516 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,610 |
| Atlantic City Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elizabeth Zhou's chess games?
30 games by Elizabeth Zhou, from Feb 2024 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 Elizabeth Zhou has played.
What does Elizabeth Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Elizabeth Zhou opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elizabeth Zhou answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Elizabeth Zhou play as White?
As White, Elizabeth Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elizabeth Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Elizabeth Zhou most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Elizabeth Zhou's FIDE rating?
Elizabeth Zhou is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elizabeth Zhou played?
Our database contains 30 games by Elizabeth Zhou, covering Feb 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elizabeth Zhou?
30 games by Elizabeth 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.