Prepare against Guoyu Zhou
China · World #43,392 classical · FIDE ID 8647526
Our database contains 60 games by Guoyu Zhou, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Guoyu Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guoyu 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 | 1,920 | 2,049 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,919 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,007 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 35.0% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guoyu Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guoyu Zhou's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Guoyu Zhou's chess games
All 60 games by Guoyu Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 21 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Indjic,A | 2,602 | TCh-CHN League B 2026 | A13 |
| Nov 2024 | Junyi Zhang | 2,061 | World Cadets U10 | C53 |
| Nov 2024 | Leonid Ivanovic | 1,990 | World Cadets U10 | E30 |
| Aug 2026 | Wang,Jiyan | 1,989 | TCh-CHN League B 2026 | D31 |
| Aug 2026 | Zhang,Zichen | 1,953 | TCh-CHN League B 2026 | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,894 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,979 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,840 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U10 7th | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guoyu Zhou's chess games?
60 games by Guoyu Zhou, from Sep 2023 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 Guoyu Zhou has played.
What does Guoyu Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Guoyu Zhou opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guoyu Zhou answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Guoyu Zhou play as White?
As White, Guoyu Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guoyu Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Guoyu Zhou most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Guoyu Zhou's FIDE rating?
Guoyu Zhou is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (May 2026).
How many games has Guoyu Zhou played?
Our database contains 60 games by Guoyu Zhou, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guoyu Zhou?
60 games by Guoyu 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.