Prepare against Yunqing Zhao
WIM · China · World #5,772 classical · FIDE ID 8626260
When preparing against Yunqing Zhao, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Yunqing Zhao, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yunqing Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yunqing 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 | 2,254 | 2,254 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,228 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 177 | 101 | 75 | 50.1% |
| As White | 179 | 92 | 55 | 32 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 174 | 85 | 46 | 43 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yunqing Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yunqing Zhao's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 41.0% | 69.9% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 32.6% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 45 | 25.3% | 64.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 69.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (81.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 63.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Zhao usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 94.0% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 95.6% | 63.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Yunqing Zhao's chess games
All 353 games by Yunqing Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 177 wins, 101 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 14/10/5 | 48.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 14/7/4 | 56.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Wenjun Ju | 2,565 | China Women's Open Blitz | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Carissa Yip | 2,458 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Prin Laohawirapap | 2,398 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | E95 |
| Aug 2025 | Aditya Vikram Paul | 2,394 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | A13 |
| Jan 2026 | Mo Zhai | 2,385 | China Women's Open Blitz | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2024 | 22 | 16.5 | 1,855 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 1,891 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 2,221 |
| France-Chine U12 Match | 2019 | 12 | 11 | 1,879 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,065 |
| CHN Team Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,181 |
| China Women's Chess Open | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,125 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yunqing Zhao's chess games?
353 games by Yunqing Zhao, from Dec 2018 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 Yunqing Zhao has played.
What does Yunqing Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Yunqing Zhao opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yunqing Zhao answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Yunqing Zhao play as White?
As White, Yunqing Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 78.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yunqing Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Yunqing Zhao most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Yunqing Zhao's FIDE rating?
Yunqing Zhao is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yunqing Zhao played?
Our database contains 353 games by Yunqing Zhao, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 101 draws, 75 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yunqing Zhao?
353 games by Yunqing 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.