Prepare against Martin Zhou
New Zealand · World #96,234 classical · FIDE ID 4315006
When preparing against Martin Zhou, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Martin Zhou, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,740 | 1,786 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,798 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,805 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Zhou's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Martin Zhou's chess games
All 33 games by Martin Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Brett Rider | 1,967 | Trusts Open 2026 | B Grade | A03 |
| Jan 2023 | Atlas Kerr | 1,953 | ch-NZL U18 Open | A22 |
| Jan 2026 | Matthew Ashton | 1,844 | 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | B41 |
| Nov 2024 | Saveli Bartash | 1,661 | World Cadets U10 | B24 |
| Nov 2024 | Andres Munoz Padilla | 1,604 | World Cadets U10 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,619 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,527 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,493 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,522 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,309 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Trusts Open 2026 | B Grade | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Zhou's chess games?
33 games by Martin Zhou, from Jan 2023 to Aug 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 Martin Zhou has played.
What does Martin Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Martin Zhou opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Zhou answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Zhou play as White?
As White, Martin Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Martin Zhou most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Martin Zhou's FIDE rating?
Martin Zhou is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Martin Zhou played?
Our database contains 33 games by Martin Zhou, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Zhou?
33 games by Martin 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.