Prepare against Stella Zhu
Finland · World #113,139 classical · FIDE ID 522970
When preparing against Stella Zhu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Stella Zhu, covering Dec 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stella Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stella Zhu 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 | 1,692 | 1,703 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stella Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stella Zhu's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Stella Zhu's chess games
All 30 games by Stella Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Elif Duru Gunaydin | 1,577 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | D37 |
| Jun 2026 | Anastasia Gvasalia | 1,528 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Emma Bartosova | 1,516 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | C01 |
| Jun 2026 | Risha Kenon Patel | 1,513 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | D37 |
| Nov 2025 | Elisa Rollo | 1,504 | 33rd EY Girls U8 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,606 |
| ch-FIN w 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 0 | 1,583 |
| 33rd EY Girls U8 | 2025 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,843 |
| Nordic girls chess championship 2026 - Group C | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,475 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls | 2024 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stella Zhu's chess games?
30 games by Stella Zhu, from Dec 2024 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 Stella Zhu has played.
What does Stella Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Stella Zhu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stella Zhu answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stella Zhu play as White?
As White, Stella Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stella Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Stella Zhu most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Stella Zhu's FIDE rating?
Stella Zhu is currently rated 1,692 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,703 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Stella Zhu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Stella Zhu, covering Dec 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stella Zhu?
30 games by Stella Zhu 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.