Prepare against Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao
New Zealand · World #127,139 classical · FIDE ID 4329341
When preparing against Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao, covering Jan 2025 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao 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 | 1,654 | 1,758 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,664 | 1,672 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,725 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zhao usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zhao usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao's chess games
All 35 games by Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2025 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Emily Cathay Gan | 1,861 | NZ Women’s Championship 2026 | A35 |
| Jun 2026 | Camille Billod-Laillet | 1,860 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | C48 |
| Jun 2026 | Milana Aleks Sokolova | 1,767 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | A20 |
| Jun 2026 | Sahasra Aragonda | 1,749 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | C47 |
| Mar 2026 | Yunyi Zhang | 1,682 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,796 |
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,584 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| NZ Women’s Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,639 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Waitangi | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,660 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao's chess games?
35 games by Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao, from Jan 2025 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 Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao has played.
What does Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao play as White?
As White, Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao most often plays: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao's FIDE rating?
Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,664 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao played?
Our database contains 35 games by Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao, covering Jan 2025 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao?
35 games by Yuanyi (Rebecca) Zhao 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.