Prepare against Yuyang Zhu
China · World #89,315 classical · FIDE ID 8674027
When preparing against Yuyang Zhu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Yuyang Zhu, covering Aug 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yuyang Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuyang 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 | 1,761 | 1,761 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,668 | 1,668 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,638 | 1,638 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 57.1% |
| As White | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025-2026): 87 rated games against 71 different opponents, across 7 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 44.4% | 1,668 | 1,954 | 8 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 33.3% | 1,674 | 1,474 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 61.1% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 6 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 1,732 | 1,832 |
| 2025 | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 1,599 | 1,482 |
Where Yuyang Zhu has played
China (6) · Hong Kong SAR China (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuyang Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuyang Zhu's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Yuyang Zhu's chess games
All 35 games by Yuyang Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2025 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Zig Zeth Hon | 1,771 | Asian Rapid 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Xuejing Xia | 1,752 | Bauhinia Summer Chess Open 2026 | Challenger | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Tsz Ham Zhao | 1,720 | Asian Rapid 2026 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Yuanjin Wang | 1,699 | Bauhinia Summer Chess Open 2026 | Challenger | — |
| Aug 2026 | Runchu Hu | 1,680 | Bauhinia Summer Chess Open 2026 | Challenger | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 1,727 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,919 |
| Bauhinia Summer Chess Open 2026 | Challenger | 2026 | 10 | 9 | 1,971 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid Men | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,848 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz Men | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuyang Zhu's chess games?
35 games by Yuyang Zhu, from Aug 2025 to Oct 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 Yuyang Zhu has played.
What does Yuyang Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Yuyang Zhu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuyang Zhu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yuyang Zhu play as White?
As White, Yuyang Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuyang Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Yuyang Zhu most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Yuyang Zhu's FIDE rating?
Yuyang Zhu is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,668 in rapid and 1,638 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yuyang Zhu played?
Our database contains 35 games by Yuyang Zhu, covering Aug 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses (57.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuyang Zhu?
35 games by Yuyang 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.