Prepare against Matthew Zhu
Canada · World #25,858 classical · FIDE ID 2633434
Our database contains 74 games by Matthew Zhu, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew 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 | 2,012 | 2,136 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 27 | 11 | 36 | 36.5% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Zhu's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Matthew Zhu's chess games
All 74 games by Matthew Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 11 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vivan Prakash Mulay | 2,029 | North American Youth U18 | B52 |
| Apr 2019 | Amirsalar Javidfard | 2,024 | ch-CAN extra | B41 |
| Jul 2026 | Hoekman,Samuel | 1,983 | Canadian Open 2026 | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Salkeld,Tobias | 1,967 | Canadian Open 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2025 | Jonath Joseph | 1,938 | North American Youth U18 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN U20 U1800 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,487 |
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,796 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Kingston Easter U2200 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-CAN U10 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,316 |
| ch-CAN U08 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 895 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Zhu's chess games?
74 games by Matthew Zhu, from Sep 2018 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 Matthew Zhu has played.
What does Matthew Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Matthew Zhu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Zhu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Matthew Zhu play as White?
As White, Matthew Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Zhu most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Matthew Zhu's FIDE rating?
Matthew Zhu is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Matthew Zhu played?
Our database contains 74 games by Matthew Zhu, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 11 draws, 36 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Zhu?
74 games by Matthew 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.