Prepare against Tsz Ham Zhao
Hong Kong SAR China · World #103,458 classical · FIDE ID 6016405
When preparing against Tsz Ham Zhao, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Tsz Ham Zhao, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tsz Ham Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tsz Ham Zhao 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 | 1,719 | 1,775 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,650 | 1,777 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 18 | 5 | 21 | 40.9% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tsz Ham Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tsz Ham Zhao's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 35.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Tsz Ham Zhao's chess games
All 44 games by Tsz Ham Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ziyu He | 1,988 | 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | C54 |
| Jan 2026 | Yucheng Robinson Li | 1,844 | Hong Kong SAR Junior Chess Championships 2026 | U16 | B03 |
| Jul 2026 | Jun Zheng | 1,743 | Asian Blitz 2026 | C44 |
| Jul 2026 | Runchu Hu | 1,680 | Asian Blitz 2026 | C50 |
| Oct 2025 | Aima Ding | 1,666 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,039 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,753 |
| CHN Nat Open Suzhou | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,540 |
| Hong Kong SAR Junior Chess Championships 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,764 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B16 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,173 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz Men | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,171 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | B16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tsz Ham Zhao's chess games?
44 games by Tsz Ham Zhao, from May 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 Tsz Ham Zhao has played.
What does Tsz Ham Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Tsz Ham Zhao opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tsz Ham Zhao answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tsz Ham Zhao play as White?
As White, Tsz Ham Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tsz Ham Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Tsz Ham Zhao most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Tsz Ham Zhao's FIDE rating?
Tsz Ham Zhao is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid and 1,650 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Tsz Ham Zhao played?
Our database contains 44 games by Tsz Ham Zhao, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tsz Ham Zhao?
44 games by Tsz Ham Zhao 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.