Prepare against Zhuo Ren Lim
FM · MYS · World #3,819 classical · FIDE ID 5702488
When preparing against Zhuo Ren Lim, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 557 games by Zhuo Ren Lim, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zhuo Ren Lim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhuo Ren Lim 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 | 2,309 | 2,332 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,216 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,218 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 557 | 185 | 206 | 166 | 33.2% |
| As White | 278 | 97 | 108 | 73 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 279 | 88 | 98 | 93 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhuo Ren Lim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhuo Ren Lim's side.
First moves as White (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 48.7% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 109 | 39.4% | 60.1% |
| c4 | 23 | 8.3% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.2% | 58.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lim usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 123 | 84.8% | 45.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.8% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 84.4% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Zhuo Ren Lim's chess games
All 557 games by Zhuo Ren Lim in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Sep 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: 185 wins, 206 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 60 | 22/19/19 | 36.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 13/15/1 | 44.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 28 | 5/17/6 | 17.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 12/20/19 | 23.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,559 | Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | E04 |
| Dec 2019 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,545 | Adelaide Lidums | E09 |
| Feb 2023 | Matej Sebenik | 2,540 | Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | E06 |
| May 2022 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,533 | 31st SEA Rapid Team | E15 |
| Sep 2026 | Xiongjian Peng | 2,520 | 1st Berjaya Global Chess Open 2026 - Masters | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,212 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,351 |
| 4th London Mindsports Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,376 |
| Southend Masters GM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| 51st Rilton Cup | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,315 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhuo Ren Lim's chess games?
557 games by Zhuo Ren Lim, from Jan 2008 to Sep 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 Zhuo Ren Lim has played.
What does Zhuo Ren Lim play on the first move as White?
Across 277 games with White in our database, Zhuo Ren Lim opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhuo Ren Lim answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zhuo Ren Lim play as White?
As White, Zhuo Ren Lim's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (60 games, 36.7% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 17.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhuo Ren Lim play as Black?
As Black, Zhuo Ren Lim most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 279 games.
What is Zhuo Ren Lim's FIDE rating?
Zhuo Ren Lim is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Zhuo Ren Lim played?
Our database contains 557 games by Zhuo Ren Lim, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 206 draws, 166 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhuo Ren Lim?
557 games by Zhuo Ren Lim 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.