Prepare against Alexander RZ Chang
Canada · World #39,968 classical · FIDE ID 2624974
When preparing against Alexander RZ Chang, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 169 games by Alexander RZ Chang, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander RZ Chang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander RZ Chang 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 | 1,936 | 1,936 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 56 | 47 | 66 | 33.1% |
| As White | 83 | 26 | 21 | 36 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 86 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander RZ Chang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander RZ Chang's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 78.3% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 18 | 21.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Chang usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Chang usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Chang usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chang usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chang usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Chang usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 91.3% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Alexander RZ Chang's chess games
All 169 games by Alexander RZ Chang in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 56 wins, 47 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Kevin Zhong | 2,278 | Montreal Ligue Elite du Dimanche S9 | C54 |
| Apr 2018 | Daniel Pomerantz | 2,024 | Montreal Mercredi 04 | B40 |
| Jul 2018 | Christophe Bouton | 2,016 | Canadian Open | C55 |
| Jul 2023 | Louis Robichaud | 2,008 | Quebec Open | C30 |
| Nov 2017 | Stephane Jacquet | 1,987 | Montreal Mercredi 10 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 17 | 6 | 1,868 |
| ch-CAN U08 | 2016 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,199 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,463 |
| Windsor NAYCC U08 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,338 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,953 |
| Canadian Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,853 |
| Quebec Open U1700 | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,382 |
| Laval Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander RZ Chang's chess games?
169 games by Alexander RZ Chang, from Nov 2016 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 Alexander RZ Chang has played.
What does Alexander RZ Chang play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Alexander RZ Chang opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander RZ Chang answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander RZ Chang play as White?
As White, Alexander RZ Chang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander RZ Chang play as Black?
As Black, Alexander RZ Chang most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Alexander RZ Chang's FIDE rating?
Alexander RZ Chang is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Alexander RZ Chang played?
Our database contains 169 games by Alexander RZ Chang, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 47 draws, 66 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander RZ Chang?
169 games by Alexander RZ Chang 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.