Prepare against Lily Zhou
WCM · Canada · World #104,278 classical · FIDE ID 2616343
When preparing against Lily Zhou, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Lily Zhou, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lily Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lily 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 | 1,717 | 1,765 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,765 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 8 | 31 | 23.5% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lily Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lily Zhou's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Lily Zhou's chess games
All 51 games by Lily Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Nahun Gavarrete | 2,281 | Titled Tue Early | D50 |
| Sep 2025 | Berikkyzy Alanna | 2,241 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Sep 2025 | Mihnea-George Coman | 2,229 | Titled Tue | E60 |
| Aug 2025 | Stepan Papacek | 2,225 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Aug 2025 | Arya G Mallar | 2,112 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 24 | 6.5 | 1,926 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 1,829 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,602 |
| Windsor NAYCC U14 Girls | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,520 |
Interactive opening tree from all 51 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lily Zhou's chess games?
51 games by Lily Zhou, from Dec 2012 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 Lily Zhou has played.
What does Lily Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Lily Zhou opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lily Zhou answers 1...c5 (93% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lily Zhou play as White?
As White, Lily Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lily Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Lily Zhou most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Lily Zhou's FIDE rating?
Lily Zhou is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Lily Zhou played?
Our database contains 51 games by Lily Zhou, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lily Zhou?
51 games by Lily 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.