Prepare against Erin Zhao
WCM · Canada · World #49,943 classical · FIDE ID 2643707
Our database contains 41 games by Erin Zhao, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erin Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erin Zhao 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 | 1,893 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 43.9% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erin Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erin Zhao's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Erin Zhao's chess games
All 41 games by Erin Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alcantara,Levanah | 1,985 | World Youth Girls U14 | B36 |
| Jun 2026 | Donda,Jazmin | 1,960 | World Youth Girls U14 | C02 |
| Apr 2026 | Zlata Butenko | 1,895 | Canadian Closed Women | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Yilin Li | 1,877 | Canadian Closed Women | C67 |
| Jul 2023 | Carl Pottinger | 1,865 | Canadian Open | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,934 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,639 |
| Canadian Closed Women | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-CAN w | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,627 |
| ch-North American U20 Girls | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erin Zhao's chess games?
41 games by Erin Zhao, from Sep 2022 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 Erin Zhao has played.
What does Erin Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Erin Zhao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erin Zhao answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Erin Zhao play as White?
As White, Erin Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erin Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Erin Zhao most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Erin Zhao's FIDE rating?
Erin Zhao is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erin Zhao played?
Our database contains 41 games by Erin Zhao, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erin Zhao?
41 games by Erin Zhao 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.