Prepare against Daniel Zhang
CM · Canada · World #14,535 classical · FIDE ID 2637820
When preparing against Daniel Zhang, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Daniel Zhang, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 2,111 | 2,111 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,932 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,016 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 9 | 27 | 35.7% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Zhang's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 74.1% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Zhang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Daniel Zhang's chess games
All 56 games by Daniel Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Akira Nakada | 2,419 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 2,362 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A04 |
| Jun 2026 | Logan C Shafer | 2,255 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A20 |
| Jun 2026 | Margarita Potapova | 2,215 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Lucas 2013 Gonzalez Lopez | 2,183 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,101 |
| 2026 Toronto Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| Toronto Open Crown | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,867 |
| Toronto Excelsior Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Zhang's chess games?
56 games by Daniel Zhang, from Mar 2020 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 Daniel Zhang has played.
What does Daniel Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Daniel Zhang opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Zhang answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniel Zhang play as White?
As White, Daniel Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Zhang most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Daniel Zhang's FIDE rating?
Daniel Zhang is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daniel Zhang played?
Our database contains 56 games by Daniel Zhang, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Zhang?
56 games by Daniel 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.