Prepare against Linxi Zhu
FM · United States · World #4,468 classical · FIDE ID 39900428
When preparing against Linxi Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 555 games by Linxi Zhu, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Linxi Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linxi Zhu 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 | 2,289 | 2,320 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,057 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,393 | 2,393 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 555 | 209 | 86 | 260 | 37.7% |
| As White | 281 | 105 | 47 | 129 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 274 | 104 | 39 | 131 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linxi Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linxi Zhu's side.
First moves as White (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 70.7% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 16.8% | 38.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 8.6% | 54.2% |
| a3 | 7 | 2.5% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (40.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (38.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 38.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zhu usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 51.9% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 27 | 20.6% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 16 | 12.2% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 11.5% | 40.0% |
| a6 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 83.7% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Linxi Zhu's chess games
All 555 games by Linxi Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Sep 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: 209 wins, 86 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 12/4/17 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/3/16 | 32.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | D43 |
| Dec 2025 | Gergely Kantor | 2,555 | 35th North American Open | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | Viktor Matviishen | 2,542 | CCCSA Fall GMA | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Luka Budisavljevic | 2,524 | CCCSA Fall GMA | C02 |
| Apr 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 378 | 161 | 2,174 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,084 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| New York Spring IMB | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
| Charlotte Spring GMA 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,358 |
| Marshall CC Labor Day IMB | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| Marshall Summer Inv GMA | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,237 |
| Marshall Mem Day Inv IM B | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linxi Zhu's chess games?
555 games by Linxi Zhu, from Aug 2022 to Sep 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 Linxi Zhu has played.
What does Linxi Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 280 games with White in our database, Linxi Zhu opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linxi Zhu answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Linxi Zhu play as White?
As White, Linxi Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linxi Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Linxi Zhu most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Linxi Zhu's FIDE rating?
Linxi Zhu is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,393 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Linxi Zhu played?
Our database contains 555 games by Linxi Zhu, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 209 wins, 86 draws, 260 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linxi Zhu?
555 games by Linxi Zhu 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.