Prepare against Brian Zhang
Canada · World #19,424 classical · FIDE ID 2637545
Our database contains 78 games by Brian Zhang, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Zhang 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 | 2,062 | 2,119 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,938 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 23 | 20 | 35 | 29.5% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Zhang's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Brian Zhang's chess games
All 78 games by Brian Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Jul 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Dusan Milojevic | 2,213 | Mramorak Autumn Schev 2 | A11 |
| Apr 2025 | Thanh Nha Duong | 2,182 | Canadian Closed | A06 |
| Nov 2023 | Stanislao Vommaro | 2,083 | Wch U14 | B22 |
| Nov 2023 | Miraziz Kuziev | 2,053 | Wch U14 | D30 |
| Dec 2022 | Ivane Megrelishvili | 2,030 | Vienna Advent Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,922 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| 29th Klatovy Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,927 |
| Mramorak Autumn Schev 2 | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,045 |
| Quebec Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,848 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,993 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| Witney Open A 10th | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Zhang's chess games?
78 games by Brian Zhang, from Sep 2019 to Jul 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 Brian Zhang has played.
What does Brian Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Brian Zhang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Zhang answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Brian Zhang play as White?
As White, Brian Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Brian Zhang most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Brian Zhang's FIDE rating?
Brian Zhang is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Brian Zhang played?
Our database contains 78 games by Brian Zhang, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Zhang?
78 games by Brian Zhang 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.