Prepare against Lanqier Zhou
China · World #116,238 classical · FIDE ID 8640394
When preparing against Lanqier Zhou, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 55 games by Lanqier Zhou, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lanqier Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lanqier 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 | 1,684 | 1,707 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 30.9% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lanqier Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lanqier Zhou's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 38.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Lanqier Zhou's chess games
All 55 games by Lanqier Zhou 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Liu,Youyin | 1,840 | ch-CHN Gp-B w | C78 |
| Apr 2024 | Wangxueyao Mu | 1,738 | ch-CHN Gp-B w | D32 |
| Apr 2023 | Tianyu Jiang | 1,708 | ch-CHN sf w | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | Xilei Yu | 1,659 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | E17 |
| Feb 2024 | Qiyu Shao | 1,624 | ch-CHN U20 Girls | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U20 Girls | 2024 | 20 | 9 | 1,719 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,763 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,763 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,628 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,391 |
| 15th Nat Games Ind Prel w | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,736 |
| Chinese Youth G20 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lanqier Zhou's chess games?
55 games by Lanqier Zhou, 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 Lanqier Zhou has played.
What does Lanqier Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Lanqier Zhou opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lanqier Zhou answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Lanqier Zhou play as White?
As White, Lanqier Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lanqier Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Lanqier Zhou most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lanqier Zhou's FIDE rating?
Lanqier Zhou is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Lanqier Zhou played?
Our database contains 55 games by Lanqier Zhou, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lanqier Zhou?
55 games by Lanqier 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.