Prepare against Zhi Yu (Paul) He
New Zealand · World #31,254 classical · FIDE ID 4307623
When preparing against Zhi Yu (Paul) He, expect 1.c4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Zhi Yu (Paul) He, covering Feb 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zhi Yu (Paul) He's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhi Yu (Paul) He 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 | 1,979 | 1,979 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,769 | 1,771 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,750 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 8 | 31 | 40.9% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 396 rated games against 280 different opponents, across 69 events in 3 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 | 266 | 123 | 48 | 95 | 46.2% | 1,672 | 1,699 | 15 |
| Rapid | 90 | 40 | 6 | 44 | 44.4% | 1,568 | 1,534 | 4 |
| Blitz | 40 | 14 | 2 | 24 | 35.0% | 1,636 | 1,396 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 137 | 36 | 17 | 84 | 26.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 150 | 92 | 28 | 30 | 61.3% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 69 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,854 | 2,026 |
| 2025 | 68 | 37 | 16 | 15 | 1,787 | 1,912 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,771 | 1,931 |
| 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1,520 | 1,577 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1,486 | 1,600 |
| 2021 | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 1,603 | 1,676 |
| 2020 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 1,857 | 1,784 |
| 2019 | 92 | 43 | 8 | 41 | 1,588 | 1,541 |
| 2018 | 91 | 42 | 10 | 39 | 1,541 | 1,505 |
| 2017 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 1,689 | 1,339 |
| 2016 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 1,756 | 1,356 |
Where Zhi Yu (Paul) He has played
Australia (35) · New Zealand (32) · Sri Lanka (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhi Yu (Paul) He's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhi Yu (Paul) He's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 84.2% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — He usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — He usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — He usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — He usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …b5 (33% of these games) — He usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Zhi Yu (Paul) He's chess games
All 66 games by Zhi Yu (Paul) He in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,305 | 2026 Box Hill Summer Cup | A15 |
| Apr 2019 | Ian Sellen | 1,970 | ch-North Island | A45 |
| Jan 2020 | Bernard A Carpinter | 1,905 | ch-NZL Major Open | D02 |
| Jan 2020 | Euan McDougall | 1,895 | ch-NZL Major Open | D78 |
| Jan 2019 | Hamish R Gold | 1,752 | ch-NZL Major Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2021 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,695 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,698 |
| ch-North Island | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 |
| ch-NZL U10/20 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,704 |
| 124th ch-NZL Open | 2017 | 6 | 0 | 1,426 |
| ch-NZL U20 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,168 |
| Wellington Easter Open | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,375 |
| 2026 Box Hill Summer Cup | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhi Yu (Paul) He's chess games?
66 games by Zhi Yu (Paul) He, from Feb 2017 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 Zhi Yu (Paul) He has played.
What does Zhi Yu (Paul) He play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Zhi Yu (Paul) He opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhi Yu (Paul) He answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zhi Yu (Paul) He play as White?
As White, Zhi Yu (Paul) He's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhi Yu (Paul) He play as Black?
As Black, Zhi Yu (Paul) He most often plays: London System (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Zhi Yu (Paul) He's FIDE rating?
Zhi Yu (Paul) He is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,769 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Zhi Yu (Paul) He played?
Our database contains 66 games by Zhi Yu (Paul) He, covering Feb 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhi Yu (Paul) He?
66 games by Zhi Yu (Paul) He 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.