Prepare against George Zhao
CM · United Kingdom · World #13,246 classical · FIDE ID 494607
Our database contains 247 games by George Zhao, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find George Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George 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 | 2,125 | 2,233 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,142 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 107 | 43 | 97 | 43.3% |
| As White | 120 | 61 | 22 | 37 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 46 | 21 | 60 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Zhao's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 97.5% | 60.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 90.4% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 8.2% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 97.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
George Zhao's chess games
All 247 games by George Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 107 wins, 43 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 33 | 16/8/9 | 48.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Marsel Efroimski | 2,397 | LCC Superblitz GpB | C15 |
| Jun 2025 | Killian Delaney | 2,275 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Pablo Luis Aguado Doncel | 2,274 | 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | E04 |
| Jun 2025 | Annmarie Muetsch | 2,271 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | A41 |
| Aug 2024 | Alberto Hernandez Leon | 2,258 | 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 blitz | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 1,332 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 2,008 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,972 |
| Wch U10 rapid | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,142 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,324 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,948 |
| London Mindsports Blitz | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Zhao's chess games?
247 games by George Zhao, from Oct 2021 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 George Zhao has played.
What does George Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, George Zhao opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Zhao answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does George Zhao play as White?
As White, George Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 84.6% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Zhao play as Black?
As Black, George Zhao most often plays: French: Advance Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is George Zhao's FIDE rating?
George Zhao is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Nov 2024).
How many games has George Zhao played?
Our database contains 247 games by George Zhao, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 43 draws, 97 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Zhao?
247 games by George 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.