Prepare against Jianchao Zhou
GM · United States · World #223 classical · FIDE ID 8603537
When preparing against Jianchao Zhou, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 12.9% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,820 games by Jianchao Zhou, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jianchao Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jianchao Zhou 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 | 2,574 | 2,669 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,574 | 2,661 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,489 | 2,607 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,820 | 720 | 857 | 243 | 39.6% |
| As White | 915 | 418 | 418 | 79 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 905 | 302 | 439 | 164 | 33.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jianchao Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jianchao Zhou's side.
First moves as White (915 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 552 | 60.3% | 69.9% |
| Nf3 | 189 | 20.7% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 138 | 15.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 32 | 3.5% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 69.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Zhou usually continues e3 (69.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (446 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 355 | 79.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 61 | 13.7% | 56.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 2.5% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 235 | 72.3% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 79 | 24.3% | 57.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Jianchao Zhou's chess games
All 1,820 games by Jianchao Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 720 wins, 857 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 129 | 51/66/12 | 39.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 109 | 52/48/9 | 47.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 87 | 36/42/9 | 41.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 54 | 32/19/3 | 59.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 51 | 23/21/7 | 45.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 46 | 20/21/5 | 43.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 33 | 12/18/3 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 12/14/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 15/11/2 | 53.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 7/15/4 | 26.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 146 | 52/60/34 | 35.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 96 | 32/52/12 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 56 | 23/26/7 | 41.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 46 | 13/30/3 | 28.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 15/18/6 | 38.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 8/16/11 | 22.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31 | 4/21/6 | 12.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 31 | 11/16/4 | 35.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 8/13/8 | 27.6% |
| A33 | English Opening | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Yangyi Yu | 2,760 | chT-CHN | A41 |
| Aug 2017 | Chao b Li | 2,744 | Huocheng Xinjiang rapid | E49 |
| Dec 2017 | Yi Wei | 2,743 | ch-CHN blitz | E32 |
| Aug 2016 | Yue Wang | 2,737 | ch-CHN rapid | A04 |
| Feb 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,735 | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2018 | 160 | 95.5 | 2,607 |
| ch-CHN | 2018 | 131 | 73.5 | 2,628 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2018 | 27 | 16 | 2,566 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2018 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,576 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2020 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,679 |
| CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid | 2010 | 20 | 8 | 2,611 |
| Beijing zt 3.5 | 2012 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,615 |
| Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | 2021 | 18 | 8 | 2,490 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yangyi Yu (39 games) · Liren Ding (31 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (27 games) · Jun Zhao (24 games) · Shanglei Lu (24 games) · Yue Wang (22 games) · Yi Wei (21 games) · Yang Wen (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jianchao Zhou's chess games?
1,820 games by Jianchao Zhou, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jianchao Zhou has played.
What does Jianchao Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 915 games with White in our database, Jianchao Zhou opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jianchao Zhou answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jianchao Zhou play as White?
As White, Jianchao Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (129 games, 39.5% win rate); Indian Defense (109 games, 47.7% win rate); English Opening (87 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 915 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jianchao Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Jianchao Zhou most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (146 games, 35.6% win rate); Sicilian (96 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (56 games, 41.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 905 games.
What is Jianchao Zhou's FIDE rating?
Jianchao Zhou is currently rated 2,574 in classical chess, 2,574 in rapid and 2,489 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,669 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Jianchao Zhou played?
Our database contains 1,820 games by Jianchao Zhou, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 720 wins, 857 draws, 243 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jianchao Zhou?
1,820 games by Jianchao Zhou 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.