Prepare against Shumeng Zhou
China · World #11,774 classical · FIDE ID 8622116
Our database contains 372 games by Shumeng Zhou, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shumeng Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shumeng 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 | 2,144 | 2,196 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,045 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,900 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 372 | 133 | 108 | 130 | 35.8% |
| As White | 181 | 85 | 53 | 43 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 191 | 48 | 55 | 87 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shumeng Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shumeng Zhou's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 73.5% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 11.0% | 72.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.4% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 72.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zhou usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zhou usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 48.8% | 20.7% |
| c6 | 38 | 45.2% | 46.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 93.8% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Shumeng Zhou's chess games
All 372 games by Shumeng Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 133 wins, 108 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 0/7/17 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D30 | Catalan | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Wenjun Ju | 2,565 | China Women's Chess Open | C50 |
| Oct 2024 | Prraneeth Vuppala | 2,448 | Pavlodar Masters | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | Murad Ibrahimli | 2,447 | Ganja Open | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Khamdamova,Afruza | 2,440 | Asian Rapid Women 2026 | C50 |
| May 2026 | Mo Zhai | 2,365 | ch-CHN Women 2026 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U16 Girls | 2024 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,634 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,872 |
| Asian Blitz Women 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,919 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 1,853 |
| China Women's Chess Open | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,205 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,885 |
| ch-CHN Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,019 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shumeng Zhou's chess games?
372 games by Shumeng Zhou, from Aug 2017 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 Shumeng Zhou has played.
What does Shumeng Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Shumeng Zhou opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shumeng Zhou answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Shumeng Zhou play as White?
As White, Shumeng Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shumeng Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Shumeng Zhou most often plays: Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (24 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Shumeng Zhou's FIDE rating?
Shumeng Zhou is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Shumeng Zhou played?
Our database contains 372 games by Shumeng Zhou, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 108 draws, 130 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shumeng Zhou?
372 games by Shumeng 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.