Prepare against Kai Zhou Lan
United States · World #33,018 classical · FIDE ID 39958825
When preparing against Kai Zhou Lan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Kai Zhou Lan, covering Oct 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kai Zhou Lan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Zhou Lan 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 | 1,970 | 1,970 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 57.6% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Zhou Lan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Zhou Lan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Lan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Lan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Kai Zhou Lan's chess games
All 33 games by Kai Zhou Lan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Thomas Joseph Ruppert | 2,040 | 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | — |
| Jun 2026 | Zhihan (samuel) Xu | 2,026 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | C88 |
| Jun 2026 | Ziming Guo | 1,968 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | E62 |
| Jun 2026 | Wiktor Stankowski | 1,927 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | Matei-Andrei Badescu | 1,890 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,077 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (安阳站) | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| 2026 Texas Scholastic | Elementary School K-5/6 Championship | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,780 |
| 126th US Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Zhou Lan's chess games?
33 games by Kai Zhou Lan, from Oct 2024 to Oct 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 Kai Zhou Lan has played.
What does Kai Zhou Lan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Kai Zhou Lan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Zhou Lan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kai Zhou Lan play as White?
As White, Kai Zhou Lan's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Zhou Lan play as Black?
As Black, Kai Zhou Lan most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kai Zhou Lan's FIDE rating?
Kai Zhou Lan is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Kai Zhou Lan played?
Our database contains 33 games by Kai Zhou Lan, covering Oct 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Zhou Lan?
33 games by Kai Zhou Lan 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.