Prepare against Pengxiao Zhu
United Kingdom · World #11,272 classical · FIDE ID 499307
When preparing against Pengxiao Zhu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Pengxiao Zhu, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pengxiao Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pengxiao 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 | 2,150 | 2,150 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,062 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,090 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 78 | 30 | 55 | 47.9% |
| As White | 85 | 44 | 16 | 25 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 78 | 34 | 14 | 30 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pengxiao Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pengxiao Zhu's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 100.0% | 61.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 26.9% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Pengxiao Zhu's chess games
All 163 games by Pengxiao Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 78 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Rosh,Jain | 2,358 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | E11 |
| Aug 2026 | Max Pert | 2,183 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | D30 |
| Jun 2025 | Jinghan Cameron Goh | 2,178 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | E32 |
| Jun 2025 | Alistair Hill | 2,178 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | D87 |
| Mar 2026 | Jai Kothari | 2,145 | English Youth Championships 2026 | D33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,167 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,268 |
| ch-BCF U14 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,152 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,728 |
| ch-BCF U14 Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 2,126 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pengxiao Zhu's chess games?
163 games by Pengxiao Zhu, from May 2022 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 Pengxiao Zhu has played.
What does Pengxiao Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Pengxiao Zhu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pengxiao Zhu answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Pengxiao Zhu play as White?
As White, Pengxiao Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pengxiao Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Pengxiao Zhu most often plays: Italian Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Pengxiao Zhu's FIDE rating?
Pengxiao Zhu is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Pengxiao Zhu played?
Our database contains 163 games by Pengxiao Zhu, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pengxiao Zhu?
163 games by Pengxiao 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.