Prepare against Tony Zhou
Hong Kong SAR China · World #34,954 classical · FIDE ID 6015549
When preparing against Tony Zhou, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 62 games by Tony Zhou, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tony Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony 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 | 1,959 | 1,959 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,688 | 1,688 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,826 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 21 | 9 | 32 | 33.9% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony Zhou's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 53.3% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Tony Zhou's chess games
All 62 games by Tony Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ivanchuk,V | 2,634 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D85 |
| Jul 2026 | Guillem Garcia Marin | 2,088 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Antonio Marques Taltavull | 2,069 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | E91 |
| Jul 2026 | Jordi Herms Agullo | 2,052 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Arami Lobo Pereira | 2,027 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teguise Hotel Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,074 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,536 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,707 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| HKSAR Olympiad Selection 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (珠海站) | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,747 |
| HKSAR Championship 2026 (Weekly) | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Zhou's chess games?
62 games by Tony Zhou, from Feb 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 Tony Zhou has played.
What does Tony Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tony Zhou opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Zhou answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Tony Zhou play as White?
As White, Tony Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Tony Zhou most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Tony Zhou's FIDE rating?
Tony Zhou is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,688 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tony Zhou played?
Our database contains 62 games by Tony Zhou, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Zhou?
62 games by Tony 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.