Prepare against Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu
Australia · World #12,799 classical · FIDE ID 3244202
Our database contains 36 games by Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu 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 | 2,131 | 2,238 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 41.7% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Bc4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu's chess games
All 36 games by Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | George Wendi Xie | 2,309 | ch-AUS | C03 |
| Apr 2026 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,297 | O2C Doeberl Cup 2026 | C07 |
| Jan 2026 | Jesse Zafirakos | 2,146 | ch-AUS | E60 |
| Jan 2025 | Heather S Richards | 2,115 | ch-AUS Open 2024 | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | Aidan Odenthal | 2,071 | ch-AUS | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B14 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,058 |
| O2C Doeberl Cup | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,161 |
| O2C Doeberl Cup 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu's chess games?
36 games by Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu, from Nov 2019 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 Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu has played.
What does Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (45% of games).
What openings does Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu play as White?
As White, Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu's FIDE rating?
Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu played?
Our database contains 36 games by Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu?
36 games by Harvey (Hanchen) Zhu 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.