Prepare against Jun Zhao
GM · China · World #366 classical · FIDE ID 8602522
Our database contains 1,480 games by Jun Zhao, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jun Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jun 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 | 2,538 | 2,641 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,593 | 2,653 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,558 | 2,585 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,480 | 592 | 531 | 356 | 40.0% |
| As White | 736 | 328 | 262 | 145 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 744 | 264 | 269 | 211 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jun Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jun Zhao's side.
First moves as White (736 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 346 | 47.0% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 189 | 25.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 107 | 14.5% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 12.2% | 63.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zhao usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 45.5% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 126 | 36.7% | 54.4% |
| c6 | 23 | 6.7% | 67.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 5.0% | 38.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.6% | 88.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 201 | 75.8% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 57 | 21.5% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Jun Zhao's chess games
All 1,480 games by Jun Zhao 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: 592 wins, 531 draws, 356 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 24/14/15 | 45.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 50 | 15/23/12 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 42 | 23/11/8 | 54.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 15/19/5 | 38.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 11/14/4 | 37.9% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 16/2/6 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 14/5/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 27/11/18 | 48.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 19/13/17 | 38.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 8/18/6 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 30 | 4/21/5 | 13.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Yue Wang | 2,749 | 6th chT-CHN | D17 |
| Apr 2012 | Hao Wang | 2,733 | chT-CHN | A87 |
| May 2015 | Yangyi Yu | 2,723 | ch-CHN | E90 |
| May 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,723 | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss | D46 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,723 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 290 | 180.5 | 2,438 |
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 216 | 129.5 | 2,600 |
| ch-CHN | 2024 | 143 | 75.5 | 2,585 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 33 | 20 | 2,663 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 21 | 10 | 2,492 |
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,591 |
| PRO League KO Stage | 2020 | 20 | 9 | 2,490 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2006 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,500 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shanglei Lu (27 games) · Yangyi Yu (25 games) · Yi Wei (24 games) · Jianchao Zhou (24 games) · Di Li (20 games) · Liren Ding (20 games) · Hao Wang (20 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jun Zhao's chess games?
1,480 games by Jun Zhao, 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 Jun Zhao has played.
What does Jun Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 736 games with White in our database, Jun Zhao opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jun Zhao answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jun Zhao play as White?
As White, Jun Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 45.3% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 54.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 736 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jun Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Jun Zhao most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 48.2% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 38.8% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 744 games.
What is Jun Zhao's FIDE rating?
Jun Zhao is currently rated 2,538 in classical chess, 2,593 in rapid and 2,558 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,641 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Jun Zhao played?
Our database contains 1,480 games by Jun Zhao, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 592 wins, 531 draws, 356 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jun Zhao?
1,480 games by Jun 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.