Prepare against Zong-Yuan Zhao
GM · Australia · World #1,425 classical · FIDE ID 3202534
Our database contains 972 games by Zong-Yuan Zhao, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zong-Yuan Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zong-Yuan 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 | 2,415 | 2,592 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,507 | 2,515 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,553 | 2,568 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 972 | 494 | 311 | 167 | 50.8% |
| As White | 497 | 285 | 143 | 69 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 475 | 209 | 168 | 98 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zong-Yuan Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zong-Yuan Zhao's side.
First moves as White (497 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 286 | 57.5% | 70.5% |
| d4 | 142 | 28.6% | 73.2% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 7.2% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 32 | 6.4% | 79.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 70.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zhao usually continues d4 (70.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 73.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (83.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Zhao usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 44.0% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 65 | 31.1% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 40 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 5.7% | 79.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 77.6% | 70.8% |
| d5 | 25 | 15.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.1% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Zong-Yuan Zhao's chess games
All 972 games by Zong-Yuan 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: 494 wins, 311 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 55 | 34/14/7 | 61.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 15/9/3 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 18/7/0 | 72.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 33 | 17/10/6 | 51.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/12/4 | 48.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 9/9/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 1/9/5 | 6.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A12 | English Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Nigel D Short | 2,697 | Thailand Open 13th | A07 |
| Sep 2010 | Viktor Bologan | 2,690 | Olympiad-39 | C54 |
| Jan 2008 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,670 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | B03 |
| Nov 2008 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,622 | Olympiad-38 | D60 |
| Sep 2005 | Pengxiang Zhang | 2,616 | chT-CHN final A 1st | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2010 | 55 | 37 | 2,460 |
| Australian Open | 2015 | 54 | 39.5 | 2,487 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2024 | 41 | 29.5 | 2,400 |
| Oceania zt | 2011 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,488 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2001 | 33 | 24.5 | 2,085 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,574 |
| Sydney Open | 2011 | 25 | 19 | 2,556 |
| Australian Masters | 2000 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,320 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stephen J Solomon (17 games) · Darryl K Johansen (14 games) · George Wendi Xie (14 games) · Junta Ikeda (14 games) · Gary W Lane (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zong-Yuan Zhao's chess games?
972 games by Zong-Yuan 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 Zong-Yuan Zhao has played.
What does Zong-Yuan Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 497 games with White in our database, Zong-Yuan Zhao opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zong-Yuan Zhao answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Zong-Yuan Zhao play as White?
As White, Zong-Yuan Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 61.8% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 72.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 497 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zong-Yuan Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Zong-Yuan Zhao most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 475 games.
What is Zong-Yuan Zhao's FIDE rating?
Zong-Yuan Zhao is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess, 2,507 in rapid and 2,553 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,592 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Zong-Yuan Zhao played?
Our database contains 972 games by Zong-Yuan Zhao, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 494 wins, 311 draws, 167 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zong-Yuan Zhao?
972 games by Zong-Yuan 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.