Prepare against Yanxiao Zhu
China · World #142,193 classical · FIDE ID 8636109
When preparing against Yanxiao Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 39 games by Yanxiao Zhu, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yanxiao Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yanxiao Zhu 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 | 1,614 | 1,614 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,562 | 1,562 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,574 | 1,574 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 35.9% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yanxiao Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yanxiao Zhu's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (72% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Yanxiao Zhu's chess games
All 39 games by Yanxiao Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Yanhan Wang | 1,554 | ch-CHN U14 Girls | B44 |
| Aug 2019 | Chinzorigt Azjargal | 1,306 | Wch U08 Girls | B96 |
| Aug 2019 | Malika Jumaeva | 1,207 | Wch U08 Girls | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,699 |
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,627 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,197 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,922 |
| Guangming Science City | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,484 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | G16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,655 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,593 |
Interactive opening tree from all 39 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yanxiao Zhu's chess games?
39 games by Yanxiao Zhu, from Oct 2019 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 Yanxiao Zhu has played.
What does Yanxiao Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Yanxiao Zhu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yanxiao Zhu answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Yanxiao Zhu play as White?
As White, Yanxiao Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yanxiao Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Yanxiao Zhu most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Yanxiao Zhu's FIDE rating?
Yanxiao Zhu is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,562 in rapid and 1,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,614 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yanxiao Zhu played?
Our database contains 39 games by Yanxiao Zhu, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yanxiao Zhu?
39 games by Yanxiao Zhu 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.