Prepare against Kaiwen Zhao
China · World #81,186 classical · FIDE ID 8619255
When preparing against Kaiwen Zhao, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kaiwen Zhao, covering Aug 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kaiwen Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaiwen 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 | 1,786 | 1,867 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,808 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 60 rated games against 59 different opponents, across 6 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 39 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 28.2% | 1,814 | 1,764 | 6 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.0% | 1,863 | 1,663 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 50.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 1,713 | 1,772 |
| 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,884 | 1,964 |
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2,000 | 1,700 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1,819 | 1,762 |
Where Kaiwen Zhao has played
China (5) · Hong Kong SAR China (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaiwen Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaiwen Zhao's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 64.3% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Kaiwen Zhao's chess games
All 30 games by Kaiwen Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Tsogbayar Baterdene | 2,318 | Harbin U20 Open | C88 |
| Jun 2026 | In Hei Henry Ho | 1,828 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | B12 |
| Oct 2026 | Ziyu He | 1,748 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (重庆站) | B41 |
| Jun 2026 | Chloe Hailey Lau | 1,667 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | B00 |
| Oct 2026 | Xi Yu | 1,583 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (重庆站) | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbin U20 Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,928 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,781 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (重庆站) | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,925 |
| chT-CHN B | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,821 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋成人业余棋王挑战赛 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,798 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (青岛站) | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,598 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaiwen Zhao's chess games?
30 games by Kaiwen Zhao, from Aug 2016 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 Kaiwen Zhao has played.
What does Kaiwen Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Kaiwen Zhao opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaiwen Zhao answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Kaiwen Zhao play as White?
As White, Kaiwen Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaiwen Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Kaiwen Zhao most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kaiwen Zhao's FIDE rating?
Kaiwen Zhao is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Kaiwen Zhao played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kaiwen Zhao, covering Aug 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaiwen Zhao?
30 games by Kaiwen 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.