Prepare against Zehua Hu
China · World #29,480 classical · FIDE ID 8603472
When preparing against Zehua Hu, expect 1.Nf3 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Zehua Hu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zehua Hu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zehua Hu 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 | 1,989 | 2,137 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 12 | 36 | 34.2% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zehua Hu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zehua Hu's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 92% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Hu usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Hu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Zehua Hu's chess games
All 73 games by Zehua Hu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 12 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Kaiyu Ning | 2,327 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | E04 |
| Dec 2020 | Danial Asaria | 2,284 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | A13 |
| Dec 2020 | Benjamin Lin | 2,206 | RBI Open Qualifier 1 | E01 |
| Aug 2023 | Fuhan Zhang | 2,099 | 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup A | D79 |
| Dec 2020 | Jason Lu | 2,025 | RBI Open Qualifier 2 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,789 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,980 |
| 1st Tianjin Binhai Cup | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,829 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 1 | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,891 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (深圳站) | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,896 |
| chT-CHN B | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zehua Hu's chess games?
73 games by Zehua Hu, from Apr 2003 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 Zehua Hu has played.
What does Zehua Hu play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Zehua Hu opens with 1.Nf3 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zehua Hu answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zehua Hu play as White?
As White, Zehua Hu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zehua Hu play as Black?
As Black, Zehua Hu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Zehua Hu's FIDE rating?
Zehua Hu is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Zehua Hu played?
Our database contains 73 games by Zehua Hu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 36 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zehua Hu?
73 games by Zehua Hu 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.