Prepare against Mo Zhai
WGM · China · World #3,059 classical · FIDE ID 8600201
Our database contains 1,161 games by Mo Zhai, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mo Zhai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mo Zhai 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 | 2,336 | 2,406 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,338 | 2,390 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,430 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,161 | 461 | 358 | 342 | 39.7% |
| As White | 578 | 251 | 176 | 151 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 583 | 210 | 182 | 191 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mo Zhai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mo Zhai's side.
First moves as White (578 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 322 | 55.7% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 134 | 23.2% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 82 | 14.2% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 40 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zhai usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Zhai usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zhai usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zhai usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Zhai usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zhai usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 120 | 44.0% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 94 | 34.4% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 20 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 20 | 7.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 3.3% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 201 | 93.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.7% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Mo Zhai's chess games
All 1,161 games by Mo Zhai in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 461 wins, 358 draws, 342 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 82 | 31/28/23 | 37.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 56 | 19/26/11 | 33.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 18/8/5 | 58.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 57 | 13/22/22 | 22.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 54 | 11/27/16 | 20.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 46 | 18/14/14 | 39.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,689 | PRO League Stage | E32 |
| Apr 2014 | Loek Van Wely | 2,685 | Sydney Open | B42 |
| Dec 2020 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,663 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | A64 |
| Mar 2023 | Yifan Hou | 2,628 | Shenzhen Open w | C65 |
| Dec 2021 | Humpy Koneru | 2,586 | Xian World Summit w | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2018 | 147 | 69.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-CHN w | 2024 | 132 | 71 | 2,333 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 44 | 29 | 2,369 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2025 | 29 | 19 | 2,364 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,251 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2008 | 22 | 17 | 2,072 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,266 |
| Xian World Summit w | 2023 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,474 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Qi Guo (36 games) · Shiqun Ni (31 games) · Xueyi Li (31 games) · Yiyi Xiao (28 games) · Jiner Zhu (27 games) · Qian Huang (26 games) · Zhongyi Tan (24 games) · Yixin Ding (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mo Zhai's chess games?
1,161 games by Mo Zhai, from Jan 2008 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 Mo Zhai has played.
What does Mo Zhai play on the first move as White?
Across 578 games with White in our database, Mo Zhai opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mo Zhai answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Mo Zhai play as White?
As White, Mo Zhai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (82 games, 37.8% win rate); Slav Defense (56 games, 33.9% win rate); Réti Opening (31 games, 58.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 578 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mo Zhai play as Black?
As Black, Mo Zhai most often plays: Indian Defense (57 games, 22.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (54 games, 20.4% win rate); Catalan (46 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 583 games.
What is Mo Zhai's FIDE rating?
Mo Zhai is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,338 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Mo Zhai played?
Our database contains 1,161 games by Mo Zhai, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 461 wins, 358 draws, 342 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mo Zhai?
1,161 games by Mo Zhai 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.