Prepare against Shengxin Zhao
WFM · China · World #6,503 classical · FIDE ID 8608040
When preparing against Shengxin Zhao, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 7.3% over 41 games.
Our database contains 599 games by Shengxin Zhao, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shengxin Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shengxin Zhao 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 | 2,235 | 2,241 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,298 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,170 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 599 | 190 | 217 | 192 | 31.7% |
| As White | 303 | 119 | 101 | 83 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 296 | 71 | 116 | 109 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shengxin Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shengxin Zhao's side.
First moves as White (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 258 | 85.1% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 8.6% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.0% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.0% | 41.7% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zhao usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Zhao usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 92.9% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 60.7% | 45.4% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 36.4% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Shengxin Zhao's chess games
All 599 games by Shengxin Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 190 wins, 217 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 107 | 39/41/27 | 36.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 38 | 14/16/8 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 19/15/20 | 35.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 41 | 3/27/11 | 7.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Yifan Hou | 2,628 | Shenzhen Open w | B90 |
| Jun 2018 | Yang Shen | 2,468 | ch-CHN rapid w | B13 |
| Nov 2018 | Tingjie Lei | 2,457 | chT-CHN | D78 |
| Mar 2021 | David Brodsky | 2,455 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-F | E08 |
| Jul 2019 | Anna Ushenina | 2,448 | chT-CHN | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 50 | 34.5 | 2,092 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 47 | 15.5 | 2,210 |
| chB-CHN w | 2019 | 39 | 25 | 2,096 |
| ch-CHN rapid w | 2019 | 26 | 13 | 2,207 |
| ch-CHN blitz w | 2019 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,128 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,085 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 16 | 8 | 2,233 |
| Shenzhen Open w | 2023 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,432 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xue Bai (14 games) · Xiaowen Zhang (13 games) · Qian Huang (12 games) · Yu(HLJ) Hu (12 games) · Xueyi Li (11 games) · Yang Shen (10 games) · Qi Guo (10 games) · Lanlin Zhang (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shengxin Zhao's chess games?
599 games by Shengxin Zhao, from Sep 2012 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 Shengxin Zhao has played.
What does Shengxin Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 303 games with White in our database, Shengxin Zhao opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shengxin Zhao answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Shengxin Zhao play as White?
As White, Shengxin Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (107 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 303 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shengxin Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Shengxin Zhao most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 7.3% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Shengxin Zhao's FIDE rating?
Shengxin Zhao is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Shengxin Zhao played?
Our database contains 599 games by Shengxin Zhao, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 217 draws, 192 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shengxin Zhao?
599 games by Shengxin Zhao 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.