Prepare against Di Zhang
China · World #1,138 classical · FIDE ID 8616590
When preparing against Di Zhang, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 592 games by Di Zhang, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Di Zhang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Di 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 | 2,440 | 2,481 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,215 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,349 | 2,349 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 592 | 253 | 170 | 169 | 42.7% |
| As White | 291 | 140 | 75 | 76 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 301 | 113 | 95 | 93 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Di Zhang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Di Zhang's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 53.3% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 81 | 27.8% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 17.2% | 53.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (76.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zhang usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zhang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zhang usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 84.2% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 73.5% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 19 | 19.4% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.1% | 64.3% |
Di Zhang's chess games
All 592 games by Di Zhang in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Aug 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: 253 wins, 170 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 55 | 23/13/19 | 41.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 18 | 2/9/7 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,694 | chT-CHN DivA | B31 |
| Dec 2020 | Boris Gelfand | 2,676 | RBI Open Wildcard | A62 |
| Jul 2026 | Muradli,Mahammad | 2,642 | Liaocheng Dongchangfu Cup | B22 |
| Sep 2022 | Zhong Zhang | 2,617 | chT-CHN Div-A | B20 |
| Dec 2025 | Narayanan S L | 2,616 | 3rd-8th Sunway Sitges Open TB | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,221 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 19 | 8 | 2,247 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 2,351 |
| PRO League KO Stage | 2019 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,378 |
| Shanghai Haiwan Cup | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,309 |
| Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,521 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 1,738 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,088 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Renjie Huang (13 games) · Xiangrui Kong (13 games) · Haochen Jiang (11 games) · Sunle Gong (11 games) · Yihan Meng (11 games) · Shixu B Wang (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Di Zhang's chess games?
592 games by Di Zhang, from May 2016 to Aug 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 Di Zhang has played.
What does Di Zhang play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Di Zhang opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Di Zhang answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Di Zhang play as White?
As White, Di Zhang's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Di Zhang play as Black?
As Black, Di Zhang most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Di Zhang's FIDE rating?
Di Zhang is currently rated 2,440 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,349 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Di Zhang played?
Our database contains 592 games by Di Zhang, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 170 draws, 169 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Di Zhang?
592 games by Di 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.