Prepare against Harry Zhao
Canada · World #79,490 classical · FIDE ID 2620413
When preparing against Harry Zhao, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Harry Zhao, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harry Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harry 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 | 1,996 | 1,994 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 66 | 36 | 43 | 45.5% |
| As White | 72 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 39 | 15 | 19 | 53.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harry Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harry Zhao's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 63.9% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 26 | 36.1% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zhao usually continues f3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (4% of these games) — Zhao usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 35.6% | 78.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Harry Zhao's chess games
All 145 games by Harry Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 66 wins, 36 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Eugene Hua | 2,301 | ch-CAN U20 | D30 |
| Aug 2019 | William Li | 2,135 | ch-CAN U20 | D32 |
| Aug 2018 | Brian Jiang | 2,094 | ch-Canada U20 Open | D05 |
| Sep 2017 | Kevin Yi-Xiao Yie | 2,089 | Scarborough CC Howard Ridout | D36 |
| Oct 2017 | Andrew Picana | 2,071 | Scarborough CC Howard Ridout | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 1,971 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2017 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,672 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| Canadian Open U2200 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| Toronto NAYCC U12 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,698 |
| Windsor NAYCC U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| ch-Canada U20 Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harry Zhao's chess games?
145 games by Harry Zhao, from Mar 2015 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 Harry Zhao has played.
What does Harry Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Harry Zhao opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harry Zhao answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Harry Zhao play as White?
As White, Harry Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Colle System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harry Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Harry Zhao most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Harry Zhao's FIDE rating?
Harry Zhao is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Harry Zhao played?
Our database contains 145 games by Harry Zhao, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 36 draws, 43 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harry Zhao?
145 games by Harry 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.