Prepare against Jeffrey R Zhao
Canada · World #21,214 classical · FIDE ID 2627450
When preparing against Jeffrey R Zhao, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Jeffrey R Zhao, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jeffrey R Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeffrey R 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 | 2,047 | 2,094 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,957 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,069 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 50 | 20 | 47 | 42.7% |
| As White | 57 | 27 | 11 | 19 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 9 | 28 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeffrey R Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeffrey R Zhao's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 98.2% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 83.8% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.2% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
Jeffrey R Zhao's chess games
All 117 games by Jeffrey R Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 50 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | David Southam | 2,196 | Scarborough CC Spring into Summer | E92 |
| Jul 2018 | Dorian Kang | 2,098 | ch-CAN U12 | B33 |
| Jan 2019 | Ranel G Lauron | 2,094 | Oakville Winter Open U2100 | C54 |
| Oct 2022 | Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez | 2,091 | World ol U16 | B33 |
| Jul 2018 | Aahil Noorali | 2,062 | ch-CAN U12 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Spring Open U2000 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,536 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,584 |
| Windsor NAYCC U10 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,373 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,846 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,875 |
| ch-Canada U20 Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| Scarborough CC Howard Ridout | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,017 |
| ch-CAN U08 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeffrey R Zhao's chess games?
117 games by Jeffrey R Zhao, from Jan 2017 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 Jeffrey R Zhao has played.
What does Jeffrey R Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Jeffrey R Zhao opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeffrey R Zhao answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jeffrey R Zhao play as White?
As White, Jeffrey R Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeffrey R Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Jeffrey R Zhao most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Jeffrey R Zhao's FIDE rating?
Jeffrey R Zhao is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jeffrey R Zhao played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jeffrey R Zhao, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeffrey R Zhao?
117 games by Jeffrey R 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.