Prepare against Jiner Zhu
GM · China · World #306 classical · FIDE ID 8608059
When preparing against Jiner Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense as Black, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 2,190 games by Jiner Zhu, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jiner Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiner 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 | 2,550 | 2,579 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,465 | 2,479 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,415 | 2,437 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,190 | 1,011 | 466 | 713 | 46.2% |
| As White | 1,101 | 541 | 223 | 337 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 1,089 | 470 | 243 | 376 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiner Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiner Zhu's side.
First moves as White (1,101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 690 | 62.7% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 157 | 14.3% | 71.0% |
| c4 | 123 | 11.2% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 110 | 10.0% | 65.5% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 71.0% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Zhu usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Zhu usually continues g3 (79.2% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Zhu usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 203 | 44.3% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 193 | 42.1% | 60.1% |
| c6 | 29 | 6.3% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 2.4% | 77.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 2.4% | 63.6% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 348 | 88.5% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 22 | 5.6% | 65.9% |
| f5 | 15 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Jiner Zhu's chess games
All 2,190 games by Jiner Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 1,011 wins, 466 draws, 713 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 86 | 31/24/31 | 36.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 80 | 53/8/19 | 66.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 80 | 34/18/28 | 42.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 56 | 24/12/20 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 42 | 25/4/13 | 59.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 41 | 22/13/6 | 53.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 25/2/10 | 67.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 33 | 10/15/8 | 30.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 17/3/11 | 54.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 85 | 32/22/31 | 37.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 17/14/24 | 30.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 50 | 24/13/13 | 48.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/7/15 | 51.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 43 | 23/5/15 | 53.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 39 | 12/10/17 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 34 | 13/4/17 | 38.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 14/7/11 | 43.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 31 | 9/12/10 | 29.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,766 | Chessable Masters Play-In | B27 |
| Jul 2026 | Yi Wei | 2,753 | 4th China Chess King Stg3 | D35 |
| Mar 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,724 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| May 2021 | Peter Svidler | 2,714 | Svidler vs Challengers | B84 |
| Nov 2024 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,701 | CHN-RUS Stars Blitz Match | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 830 | 486.5 | 2,380 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 94 | 41.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-CHN w | 2021 | 55 | 29.5 | 2,335 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,457 |
| Shenzhen Nanshan w | 2024 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,512 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,349 |
| Gelfand Challenge | 2021 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,432 |
| Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | 2021 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,329 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bibisara Assaubayeva (34 games) · Mo Zhai (27 games) · Harika Dronavalli (26 games) · Wenjun Ju (26 games) · Tingjie Lei (25 games) · Zhongyi Tan (24 games) · Qi Guo (23 games) · Yuxin Song (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiner Zhu's chess games?
2,190 games by Jiner Zhu, from Sep 2012 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 Jiner Zhu has played.
What does Jiner Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 1,101 games with White in our database, Jiner Zhu opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiner Zhu answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jiner Zhu play as White?
As White, Jiner Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 36.0% win rate); Réti Opening (80 games, 66.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (80 games, 42.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiner Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Jiner Zhu most often plays: Indian Defense (85 games, 37.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Catalan (50 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,089 games.
What is Jiner Zhu's FIDE rating?
Jiner Zhu is currently rated 2,550 in classical chess, 2,465 in rapid and 2,415 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,579 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jiner Zhu played?
Our database contains 2,190 games by Jiner Zhu, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,011 wins, 466 draws, 713 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiner Zhu?
2,190 games by Jiner 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.