Prepare against Hengyi Zhu
China · World #1,586 classical · FIDE ID 8611211
Our database contains 258 games by Hengyi Zhu, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hengyi Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hengyi 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 | 2,405 | 2,415 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,182 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,149 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 94 | 93 | 71 | 36.4% |
| As White | 131 | 53 | 43 | 35 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 127 | 41 | 50 | 36 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hengyi Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hengyi Zhu's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 86.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 8.4% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Zhu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 56.6% | 61.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 28.3% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.5% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.7% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 93.5% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Hengyi Zhu's chess games
All 258 games by Hengyi Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 94 wins, 93 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jun 2023 | Hua Ni | 2,669 | chT-CHN DivA | A46 |
| Jan 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,625 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Dec 2024 | Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez | 2,564 | Qatar Masters Open | E15 |
| Oct 2025 | C Zeng | 2,555 | CHN League Division A Pt2 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,314 |
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,058 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,208 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,552 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-CHN | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 2,311 |
| 2nd Tianjin Binhai Cup | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,498 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hengyi Zhu's chess games?
258 games by Hengyi Zhu, from Sep 2015 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 Hengyi Zhu has played.
What does Hengyi Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Hengyi Zhu opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hengyi Zhu answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hengyi Zhu play as White?
As White, Hengyi Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hengyi Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Hengyi Zhu most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Hengyi Zhu's FIDE rating?
Hengyi Zhu is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Hengyi Zhu played?
Our database contains 258 games by Hengyi Zhu, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 93 draws, 71 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hengyi Zhu?
258 games by Hengyi 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.