Prepare against Yafei Zhou
China · World #37,325 classical · FIDE ID 8627185
When preparing against Yafei Zhou, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 67 games by Yafei Zhou, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yafei Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yafei 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 | 1,948 | 1,948 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,808 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,826 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 27 | 15 | 25 | 40.3% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yafei Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yafei Zhou's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 51.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 48.5% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zhou usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Yafei Zhou's chess games
All 67 games by Yafei Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Xing Hong | 1,995 | ch-CHN sf w | B25 |
| Jul 2019 | Tianlu Peng | 1,901 | Shaoxing Open w | E11 |
| Nov 2018 | Samantha Edithso | 1,879 | Wch U10 Girls | D94 |
| Aug 2026 | Ider Tselmuun | 1,834 | 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | G18 | D35 |
| Apr 2023 | Liu,Youyin | 1,811 | ch-CHN sf w | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 Girls | 2019 | 20 | 13.5 | 1,618 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1,984 |
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,661 |
| ch-CHN w | 2024 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,940 |
| Shaoxing Open w | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,927 |
| 10th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | G18 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yafei Zhou's chess games?
67 games by Yafei Zhou, from Aug 2018 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 Yafei Zhou has played.
What does Yafei Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Yafei Zhou opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yafei Zhou answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Yafei Zhou play as White?
As White, Yafei Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yafei Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Yafei Zhou most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Yafei Zhou's FIDE rating?
Yafei Zhou is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yafei Zhou played?
Our database contains 67 games by Yafei Zhou, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yafei Zhou?
67 games by Yafei 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.