Prepare against Syang Zhou
CM · DEU · World #5,778 classical · FIDE ID 24636126
Our database contains 282 games by Syang Zhou, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Syang Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Syang 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 | 2,253 | 2,271 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,256 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 113 | 75 | 94 | 40.1% |
| As White | 144 | 56 | 37 | 51 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 138 | 57 | 38 | 43 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Syang Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Syang Zhou's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 79.9% | 49.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 6.9% | 65.0% |
| a3 | 7 | 4.9% | 71.4% |
| e3 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 81.4% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.9% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 75.0% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 20.5% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Syang Zhou's chess games
All 282 games by Syang Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 113 wins, 75 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 23 | 3/7/13 | 13.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 28 | 10/10/8 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,593 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Oct 2018 | Erhard Frolik | 2,318 | 13th Deizisau Open | A16 |
| May 2009 | Malte Kolpe | 2,284 | ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | D08 |
| Jul 2009 | Salman Suleymanov | 2,283 | Pardubice Open B | C13 |
| Sep 2010 | Boris Latzke | 2,262 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2010 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,124 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2008 | 21 | 13 | 2,078 |
| ch-GER Net final U18 | 2009 | 18 | 6 | 1,937 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | 2009 | 13 | 9 | 2,201 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,193 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Syang Zhou's chess games?
282 games by Syang Zhou, from Jul 2006 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 Syang Zhou has played.
What does Syang Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Syang Zhou opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Syang Zhou answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Syang Zhou play as White?
As White, Syang Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Syang Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Syang Zhou most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Syang Zhou's FIDE rating?
Syang Zhou is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Syang Zhou played?
Our database contains 282 games by Syang Zhou, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 75 draws, 94 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Syang Zhou?
282 games by Syang 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.