Prepare against Yang-Fan Zhou
IM · United Kingdom · World #1,858 classical · FIDE ID 468584
Our database contains 846 games by Yang-Fan Zhou, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yang-Fan Zhou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yang-Fan 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 | 2,390 | 2,486 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,430 | 2,479 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,427 | 2,459 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 846 | 381 | 234 | 230 | 45.0% |
| As White | 436 | 212 | 115 | 109 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 410 | 169 | 119 | 121 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yang-Fan Zhou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yang-Fan Zhou's side.
First moves as White (436 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 416 | 95.4% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.6% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.6% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.1% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zhou usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 71.4% score
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Zhou usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zhou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 198 | 97.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Yang-Fan Zhou's chess games
All 846 games by Yang-Fan Zhou in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 381 wins, 234 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 70 | 28/17/25 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 39 | 15/12/12 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 17/10/9 | 47.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 52 | 26/5/21 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 17/19/9 | 37.8% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 36 | 10/16/10 | 27.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 15/6/15 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 9/13/5 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Eric Hansen | 2,629 | PRO League Stage | B53 |
| Oct 2010 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,576 | 4NCL Rapid | B23 |
| Mar 2011 | Nicholas Pert | 2,570 | chT1b-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | C06 |
| Dec 2012 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,546 | 4th London Classic Open | B06 |
| Apr 2013 | Krisztian Szabo | 2,539 | Budapest FS04 GM | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 2008 | 22 | 13 | 2,204 |
| Wch U16 | 2010 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,292 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 20 | 6 | 2,365 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,416 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,308 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 2,356 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yang-Fan Zhou's chess games?
846 games by Yang-Fan Zhou, from Oct 2006 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 Yang-Fan Zhou has played.
What does Yang-Fan Zhou play on the first move as White?
Across 436 games with White in our database, Yang-Fan Zhou opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yang-Fan Zhou answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games).
What openings does Yang-Fan Zhou play as White?
As White, Yang-Fan Zhou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 47.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 436 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yang-Fan Zhou play as Black?
As Black, Yang-Fan Zhou most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (52 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 410 games.
What is Yang-Fan Zhou's FIDE rating?
Yang-Fan Zhou is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,430 in rapid and 2,427 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,486 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Yang-Fan Zhou played?
Our database contains 846 games by Yang-Fan Zhou, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 381 wins, 234 draws, 230 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yang-Fan Zhou?
846 games by Yang-Fan 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.