Prepare against Yilun Zhu
China · World #6,245 classical · FIDE ID 8609292
When preparing against Yilun Zhu, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 63 games by Yilun Zhu, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yilun Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yilun 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 | 2,241 | 2,250 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 38.1% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yilun Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yilun Zhu's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 50.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zhu usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Zhu usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Yilun Zhu's chess games
All 63 games by Yilun Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Jul 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: 24 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,648 | 20th Dubai Open | A62 |
| Apr 2018 | Sachdev Tania | 2,407 | 20th Dubai Open | C91 |
| Apr 2018 | Sarkar Rajdeep | 2,393 | 20th Dubai Open | C50 |
| Feb 2019 | Saidakbar Saydaliev | 2,390 | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | A14 |
| Apr 2018 | Bibissara Assaubayeva | 2,359 | 2nd Sharjah Masters | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,718 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,876 |
| 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,221 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| 2nd Sharjah Masters | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,335 |
| 20th Dubai Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,492 |
| ch-CHN B | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,852 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yilun Zhu's chess games?
63 games by Yilun Zhu, from Sep 2012 to Jul 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 Yilun Zhu has played.
What does Yilun Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Yilun Zhu opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yilun Zhu answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Yilun Zhu play as White?
As White, Yilun Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yilun Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Yilun Zhu most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Yilun Zhu's FIDE rating?
Yilun Zhu is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Yilun Zhu played?
Our database contains 63 games by Yilun Zhu, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yilun Zhu?
63 games by Yilun 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.