Prepare against Taoyu Zhong
China · World #17,339 classical · FIDE ID 8640378
When preparing against Taoyu Zhong, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 32.3% over 31 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Taoyu Zhong, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Taoyu Zhong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taoyu Zhong 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 | 2,082 | 2,170 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,986 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,033 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 55 | 50 | 32 | 40.1% |
| As White | 68 | 22 | 33 | 13 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 69 | 33 | 17 | 19 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taoyu Zhong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taoyu Zhong's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 77.9% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 11.8% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Zhong usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zhong usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zhong usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhong usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zhong usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zhong usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 63.0% | 67.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 96.2% | 66.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Taoyu Zhong's chess games
All 137 games by Taoyu Zhong in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 55 wins, 50 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 31 | 10/19/2 | 32.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Hongsen Chen | 2,326 | 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | E01 |
| Oct 2025 | Zhi Zhang | 2,320 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | A07 |
| Jun 2025 | Qi Xi | 2,312 | ch-CHN | D45 |
| Mar 2026 | Hongtao Jin | 2,297 | 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | A85 |
| Dec 2025 | Yubin Kim | 2,166 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 1,838 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,169 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| CHN Nat Open Suzhou | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U16 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,025 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,986 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taoyu Zhong's chess games?
137 games by Taoyu Zhong, from Mar 2023 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 Taoyu Zhong has played.
What does Taoyu Zhong play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Taoyu Zhong opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taoyu Zhong answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Taoyu Zhong play as White?
As White, Taoyu Zhong's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (31 games, 32.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taoyu Zhong play as Black?
As Black, Taoyu Zhong most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Taoyu Zhong's FIDE rating?
Taoyu Zhong is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Taoyu Zhong played?
Our database contains 137 games by Taoyu Zhong, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 50 draws, 32 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taoyu Zhong?
137 games by Taoyu Zhong 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.