Prepare against Yaoyao Zhu
United Kingdom · World #31,222 classical · FIDE ID 8601330
When preparing against Yaoyao Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 131 games by Yaoyao Zhu, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yaoyao Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaoyao 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 | 1,979 | 2,011 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,921 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 44 | 37 | 50 | 33.6% |
| As White | 66 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 65 | 25 | 14 | 26 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaoyao Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaoyao Zhu's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 94.7% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Yaoyao Zhu's chess games
All 131 games by Yaoyao Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 44 wins, 37 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Elis Denele Dicen | 2,136 | English w | B38 |
| Jan 2026 | Jonathan P Nelson | 2,127 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | C47 |
| Apr 2022 | Sheila Jackson | 2,096 | London ECF w | B78 |
| Jul 2021 | Kevin P Goater | 2,083 | 25th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Venkata Ananth Akshay Kilambi | 2,050 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-ENG w | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,809 |
| London ECF w | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,808 |
| English w | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,136 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| 1st Cheadle Open 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaoyao Zhu's chess games?
131 games by Yaoyao Zhu, from Mar 2011 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 Yaoyao Zhu has played.
What does Yaoyao Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Yaoyao Zhu opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaoyao Zhu answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Yaoyao Zhu play as White?
As White, Yaoyao Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaoyao Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Yaoyao Zhu most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Yaoyao Zhu's FIDE rating?
Yaoyao Zhu is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Yaoyao Zhu played?
Our database contains 131 games by Yaoyao Zhu, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 37 draws, 50 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaoyao Zhu?
131 games by Yaoyao 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.