Prepare against Runyi Zhou
China · World #3,668 classical · FIDE ID 8623325
When preparing against Runyi Zhou, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 215 games by Runyi Zhou, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Runyi Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Runyi 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 | 2,314 | 2,366 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,366 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,366 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 104 | 72 | 39 | 48.4% |
| As White | 113 | 59 | 40 | 14 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 102 | 45 | 32 | 25 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Runyi Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Runyi Zhou's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 76.8% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 21.4% | 79.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 79.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Bg5 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zhou usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 60.4% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.8% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 16.7% | 81.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 71.8% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Runyi Zhou's chess games
All 215 games by Runyi Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 104 wins, 72 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Yan Liu | 2,516 | CHN League Division A Pt1 | B51 |
| May 2026 | Renjie Huang | 2,515 | ch-CHN 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Yihan Meng | 2,454 | Liaocheng Dongchangfu KO | B94 |
| Aug 2025 | Minghui Xu | 2,454 | Belt and Road China Int | B00 |
| Oct 2024 | Sumiya Chinguun | 2,448 | Belt and Road Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,964 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U20 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-CHN U16 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1,869 |
| 4th Belt and Road Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,407 |
| 7th Boyi Cup | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| Belt and Road Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Runyi Zhou's chess games?
215 games by Runyi Zhou, from Aug 2017 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 Runyi Zhou has played.
What does Runyi Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Runyi Zhou opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Runyi Zhou answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Runyi Zhou play as White?
As White, Runyi Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Runyi Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Runyi Zhou most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Runyi Zhou's FIDE rating?
Runyi Zhou is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Runyi Zhou played?
Our database contains 215 games by Runyi Zhou, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 72 draws, 39 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Runyi Zhou?
215 games by Runyi 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.