Prepare against Guijue Zhou
WIM · China · World #11,376 classical · FIDE ID 8602905
Our database contains 296 games by Guijue Zhou, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Guijue Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guijue 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 | 2,149 | 2,250 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,202 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,188 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 87 | 99 | 110 | 29.4% |
| As White | 147 | 55 | 44 | 48 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 32 | 55 | 62 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guijue Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guijue Zhou's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 98.0% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 41.9% | 32.3% |
| d6 | 25 | 33.8% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 16.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 47.9% | 41.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 14.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Guijue Zhou's chess games
All 296 games by Guijue Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 87 wins, 99 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | John M Burke | 2,571 | 10th Philadelphia International Open | C54 |
| Jan 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,504 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | C45 |
| Jul 2015 | Yang Shen | 2,460 | Zhongshan zt 3.5 w | C48 |
| Jul 2019 | Elina Danielian | 2,417 | chT-CHN B | B13 |
| Mar 2017 | Zaw Htun Wynn | 2,405 | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2016 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,276 |
| chT-CHN w | 2019 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,223 |
| Hebei zt 3.3 w | 2001 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| Novi Sad TS IM 129th | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| Zhongshan zt 3.5 w | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| chT-CHN Div-A Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,092 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,249 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 127th | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guijue Zhou's chess games?
296 games by Guijue Zhou, from Apr 2003 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 Guijue Zhou has played.
What does Guijue Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Guijue Zhou opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guijue Zhou answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Guijue Zhou play as White?
As White, Guijue Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guijue Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Guijue Zhou most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Guijue Zhou's FIDE rating?
Guijue Zhou is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Guijue Zhou played?
Our database contains 296 games by Guijue Zhou, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 99 draws, 110 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guijue Zhou?
296 games by Guijue 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.