Prepare against Chongsheng Zeng
GM · China · World #285 classical · FIDE ID 8603847
When preparing against Chongsheng Zeng, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 951 games by Chongsheng Zeng, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chongsheng Zeng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chongsheng Zeng 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 | 2,554 | 2,604 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,475 | 2,537 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,508 | 2,514 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 951 | 424 | 293 | 234 | 44.6% |
| As White | 483 | 249 | 145 | 89 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 468 | 175 | 148 | 145 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chongsheng Zeng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chongsheng Zeng's side.
First moves as White (483 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 48.7% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 121 | 25.1% | 65.3% |
| c4 | 57 | 11.8% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 8.1% | 75.6% |
| b3 | 24 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zeng usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Zeng usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zeng usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zeng usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zeng usually continues c4 (73.4% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Zeng usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 52.2% | 62.9% |
| c6 | 50 | 24.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 12.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.5% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.0% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 44 | 27.2% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.6% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Chongsheng Zeng's chess games
All 951 games by Chongsheng Zeng in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 424 wins, 293 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/13/5 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 16/6/2 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 42 | 12/11/19 | 28.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 39 | 21/10/8 | 53.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 6/8/17 | 19.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 15/6/3 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Yangyi Yu | 2,738 | chT-CHN | A28 |
| Oct 2015 | Yue Wang | 2,726 | chT-CHN | B23 |
| Dec 2019 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,724 | chT-CHN | E05 |
| Aug 2019 | Quang Liem Le | 2,713 | Belt and Road Hunan Open A | B48 |
| Dec 2019 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,698 | chT-CHN | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 167 | 77 | 2,522 |
| ch-CHN | 2024 | 66 | 29 | 2,506 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 11 | 2,461 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 20 | 12 | 2,593 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 18 | 15 | 2,431 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 2,292 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,474 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 2,318 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Qun Ma (18 games) · Yiping Lou (17 games) · Shanglei Lu (16 games) · Yinglun Xu (16 games) · Jun Zhao (15 games) · Jinshi Bai (14 games) · Yang Wen (13 games) · Changren Dai (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chongsheng Zeng's chess games?
951 games by Chongsheng Zeng, from Jul 2004 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 Chongsheng Zeng has played.
What does Chongsheng Zeng play on the first move as White?
Across 483 games with White in our database, Chongsheng Zeng opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chongsheng Zeng answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Chongsheng Zeng play as White?
As White, Chongsheng Zeng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 483 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chongsheng Zeng play as Black?
As Black, Chongsheng Zeng most often plays: English Opening (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 468 games.
What is Chongsheng Zeng's FIDE rating?
Chongsheng Zeng is currently rated 2,554 in classical chess, 2,475 in rapid and 2,508 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,604 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Chongsheng Zeng played?
Our database contains 951 games by Chongsheng Zeng, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 424 wins, 293 draws, 234 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chongsheng Zeng?
951 games by Chongsheng Zeng 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.