Prepare against Pinran Zhai
China · World #98,195 classical · FIDE ID 8620121
When preparing against Pinran Zhai, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 88 games by Pinran Zhai, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pinran Zhai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pinran 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 | 1,735 | 1,756 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 34.1% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pinran Zhai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pinran Zhai's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 97.7% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Zhai usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zhai usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Zhai usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zhai usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Pinran Zhai's chess games
All 88 games by Pinran Zhai in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 26 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Dmitrii Merts | 1,792 | Harbin U20 Open | B43 |
| Nov 2018 | Anum Sheikh | 1,770 | Wch U12 Girls | B84 |
| Aug 2023 | Xiyue Wang | 1,599 | ch-CHN U16 Girls | B42 |
| Aug 2023 | Junyao Pian | 1,522 | ch-CHN U16 Girls | B33 |
| Jul 2023 | Xuanyue He | 1,409 | ch-CHN U16 Girls | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbin U20 Open | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,773 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 12 | 5 | 1,931 |
| ch-CHN U16 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,720 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| 2nd Tianjin Binhai Cup | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,699 |
| Da Qing U20 Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,730 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pinran Zhai's chess games?
88 games by Pinran Zhai, from Aug 2016 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 Pinran Zhai has played.
What does Pinran Zhai play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Pinran Zhai opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pinran Zhai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pinran Zhai play as White?
As White, Pinran Zhai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pinran Zhai play as Black?
As Black, Pinran Zhai most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Pinran Zhai's FIDE rating?
Pinran Zhai is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Pinran Zhai played?
Our database contains 88 games by Pinran Zhai, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 26 draws, 32 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pinran Zhai?
88 games by Pinran 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.