He won the biggest amateur tournament in China, the Wanbao Cup, in the same year before he became a professional.

Earlier that year, he won the U-15 section of the oldest international competition, the Fujitsu Cup.

Zhou made history in 2006, beating Kong Jie in the challenger final for the Tianyuan, the second biggest title in China (after Mingren).

In 2010, Zhou reached the final of the Chang-ki Cup, and against his opponent Tuo Jiaxi, his record stands at five wins and six losses.

They are currently in the deciding game in the 3-game match, and the winner receives 400,000 Yuan.