Prepare against Jifan Zhao
Canada · World #70,646 classical · FIDE ID 2640406
When preparing against Jifan Zhao, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jifan Zhao, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jifan Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jifan 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 | 1,819 | 1,921 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 41.7% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jifan Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jifan Zhao's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Zhao usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Jifan Zhao's chess games
All 36 games by Jifan Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Heye Gao | 2,003 | Canadian Closed | C68 |
| Jul 2024 | David Filipovich | 1,950 | Canadian Open | B15 |
| Jul 2024 | Takaedza Chipanga | 1,940 | Canadian Open | B30 |
| Feb 2024 | Mohammed Hadid | 1,786 | Toronto Excelsior Open | C11 |
| Feb 2024 | Nicolae Oancea | 1,696 | Toronto Excelsior Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,842 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,747 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,001 |
| Toronto Excelsior Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,702 |
| Canadian Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jifan Zhao's chess games?
36 games by Jifan Zhao, from Mar 2023 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 Jifan Zhao has played.
What does Jifan Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jifan Zhao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jifan Zhao answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jifan Zhao play as White?
As White, Jifan Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jifan Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Jifan Zhao most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jifan Zhao's FIDE rating?
Jifan Zhao is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Jifan Zhao played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jifan Zhao, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jifan Zhao?
36 games by Jifan 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.