Prepare against Hong Rui Zhu
FM · Canada · World #7,673 classical · FIDE ID 2614740
When preparing against Hong Rui Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 462 games by Hong Rui Zhu, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hong Rui Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hong Rui 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 | 2,211 | 2,304 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,212 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,223 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 213 | 125 | 124 | 46.1% |
| As White | 232 | 120 | 57 | 55 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 230 | 93 | 68 | 69 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hong Rui Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hong Rui Zhu's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 99.1% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 96.7% | 62.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 89 | 92.7% | 50.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 7.3% | 42.9% |
Hong Rui Zhu's chess games
All 462 games by Hong Rui Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 213 wins, 125 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 68 | 35/17/16 | 51.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 18/3/2 | 78.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 33 | 18/8/7 | 54.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Bator Sambuev | 2,578 | ch-Quebec Elite | C02 |
| Aug 2023 | Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux | 2,495 | Quebec Open | C42 |
| Mar 2017 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,481 | Montreal Ligue Elite du Dimanche | A84 |
| Aug 2012 | Robert Hamilton | 2,407 | Sainte Adele Superfest | D35 |
| Jul 2015 | Raja Panjwani | 2,400 | ch-CAN | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-Quebec U20 | 2016 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,021 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2016 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,178 |
| Montreal Ligue Elite du Dimanche | 2018 | 24 | 14 | 2,266 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,136 |
| Laval Open | 2019 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-CAN | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,195 |
| Montreal Pere Noel | 2017 | 15 | 12 | 2,237 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hong Rui Zhu's chess games?
462 games by Hong Rui Zhu, from Sep 2011 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 Hong Rui Zhu has played.
What does Hong Rui Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Hong Rui Zhu opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hong Rui Zhu answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Hong Rui Zhu play as White?
As White, Hong Rui Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 51.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (23 games, 78.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hong Rui Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Hong Rui Zhu most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (33 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Hong Rui Zhu's FIDE rating?
Hong Rui Zhu is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Hong Rui Zhu played?
Our database contains 462 games by Hong Rui Zhu, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 213 wins, 125 draws, 124 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hong Rui Zhu?
462 games by Hong Rui 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.