Prepare against Lin Zhou
China · World #132,201 classical · FIDE ID 8640513
When preparing against Lin Zhou, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Lin Zhou, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lin Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lin 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 | 1,641 | 1,701 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 26.7% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lin Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lin Zhou's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Zhou usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Lin Zhou's chess games
All 45 games by Lin Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 12 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A79 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Liu Jiang | 1,912 | Guangming Science City | A07 |
| Oct 2024 | Guohui(GD) Huang | 1,814 | Guangming Science City | E00 |
| Nov 2023 | Yichi(BJ) Zhang | 1,621 | 3rd Belt and Road Open B | B51 |
| Feb 2024 | Qijie Zhang | 1,408 | ch-CHN U16 | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | – |
| ch-CHN U16 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| 3rd Belt and Road Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,639 |
| Guangming Science City | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,695 |
| Chinese Youth U16 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lin Zhou's chess games?
45 games by Lin Zhou, from May 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 Lin Zhou has played.
What does Lin Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Lin Zhou opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lin Zhou answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lin Zhou play as White?
As White, Lin Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 10.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lin Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Lin Zhou most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Lin Zhou's FIDE rating?
Lin Zhou is currently rated 1,641 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,701 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Lin Zhou played?
Our database contains 45 games by Lin Zhou, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lin Zhou?
45 games by Lin 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.