Prepare against Yuetong Zhao
China · World #129,669 classical · FIDE ID 8627584
When preparing against Yuetong Zhao, expect 1.e4 in 29% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 72 games by Yuetong Zhao, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yuetong Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuetong 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 | 1,647 | 1,710 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,629 | 1,658 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 13 | 24 | 35 | 18.1% |
| As White | 35 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuetong Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuetong Zhao's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 28.6% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 25.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 17.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 83.3% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 20.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Yuetong Zhao's chess games
All 72 games by Yuetong Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 24 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D77 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Wuyang Meng | 1,652 | ch-CHN w | A16 |
| Jun 2025 | Shuo Niu | 1,639 | ch-CHN w | B10 |
| Aug 2025 | Jiahui Cao | 1,589 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | A18 |
| Oct 2025 | Hanzhang Wang | 1,516 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | D20 |
| Oct 2025 | Bo(HLJ) Wang | 1,509 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
| ch-CHN Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 2 | 1,607 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,699 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,911 |
| CHN Nat Open Suzhou | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,766 |
| chT-CHN w | 2019 | 8 | 0 | 1,547 |
| chB-CHN w | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,571 |
| Guangming Science City | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuetong Zhao's chess games?
72 games by Yuetong Zhao, from Aug 2018 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 Yuetong Zhao has played.
What does Yuetong Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Yuetong Zhao opens with 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuetong Zhao answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Yuetong Zhao play as White?
As White, Yuetong Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuetong Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Yuetong Zhao most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Yuetong Zhao's FIDE rating?
Yuetong Zhao is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess, 1,629 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,710 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Yuetong Zhao played?
Our database contains 72 games by Yuetong Zhao, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 24 draws, 35 losses (18.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuetong Zhao?
72 games by Yuetong 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.